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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.63, 12,003.99 and 3,619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.63, 12,003.99 and 3,619.10 is: 5,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.63 : 12,003.99 = 3,619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.63/12,003.99 = 3,619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.63x = 12,003.99 × 3,619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.63x = 43,443,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443,580.19/8,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.34

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