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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.99, 12,009.42 and 3,619.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.99, 12,009.42 and 3,619.83 is: 5,432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.99 : 12,009.42 = 3,619.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.99/12,009.42 = 3,619.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.99x = 12,009.42 × 3,619.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.99x = 43,472,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,472,058.80/8,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.66

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