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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.48, 12,014.22 and 3,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.48, 12,014.22 and 3,626.84 is: 5,440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.48 : 12,014.22 = 3,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.48/12,014.22 = 3,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.48x = 12,014.22 × 3,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.48x = 43,573,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,653.66/8,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.26

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