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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.60, 12,019.80 and 3,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.60, 12,019.80 and 3,624.80 is: 5,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.60 : 12,019.80 = 3,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.60/12,019.80 = 3,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.60x = 12,019.80 × 3,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.60x = 43,569,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,569,371.04/8,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.64

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