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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.88, 12,002.94 and 3,619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.88, 12,002.94 and 3,619.48 is: 5,429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.88 : 12,002.94 = 3,619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.88/12,002.94 = 3,619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.88x = 12,002.94 × 3,619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.88x = 43,444,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444,401.27/8,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.27

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