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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.24, 12,019.68 and 3,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.24, 12,019.68 and 3,627.52 is: 5,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.24 : 12,019.68 = 3,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.24/12,019.68 = 3,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.24x = 12,019.68 × 3,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.24x = 43,601,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,601,629.59/8,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.20

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