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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.06, 12,012.03 and 3,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.06, 12,012.03 and 3,626.10 is: 5,435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.06 : 12,012.03 = 3,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.06/12,012.03 = 3,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.06x = 12,012.03 × 3,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.06x = 43,556,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556,821.98/8,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.73

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