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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.61, 12,014.41 and 3,626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.61, 12,014.41 and 3,626.97 is: 5,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.61 : 12,014.41 = 3,626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.61/12,014.41 = 3,626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.61x = 12,014.41 × 3,626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.61x = 43,575,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575,904.64/8,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.45

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