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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.88, 12,014.73 and 3,624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.88, 12,014.73 and 3,624.30 is: 5,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.88 : 12,014.73 = 3,624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.88/12,014.73 = 3,624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.88x = 12,014.73 × 3,624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.88x = 43,544,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,544,985.94/8,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.41

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