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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,000.49, 12,007.16 and 3,618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,000.49, 12,007.16 and 3,618.33 is: 5,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,000.49 : 12,007.16 = 3,618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,000.49/12,007.16 = 3,618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,000.49x = 12,007.16 × 3,618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,000.49x = 43,445,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445,849.15/8,000.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.40

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