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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.54, 12,014.31 and 3,626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.54, 12,014.31 and 3,626.90 is: 5,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.54 : 12,014.31 = 3,626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.54/12,014.31 = 3,626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.54x = 12,014.31 × 3,626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.54x = 43,574,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574,700.94/8,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.35

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