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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.96, 12,014.28 and 3,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.96, 12,014.28 and 3,624 is: 5,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.96 : 12,014.28 = 3,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.96/12,014.28 = 3,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.96x = 12,014.28 × 3,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.96x = 43,539,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539,750.72/8,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.02

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