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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.80, 12,022.26 and 3,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.80, 12,022.26 and 3,627.12 is: 5,440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.80 : 12,022.26 = 3,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.80/12,022.26 = 3,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.80x = 12,022.26 × 3,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.80x = 43,606,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,606,179.69/8,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.71

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