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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.33, 12,019.86 and 3,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.33, 12,019.86 and 3,625.56 is: 5,438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.33 : 12,019.86 = 3,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.33/12,019.86 = 3,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.33x = 12,019.86 × 3,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.33x = 43,578,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578,723.62/8,013.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.28

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