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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.06, 12,004.98 and 3,619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.06, 12,004.98 and 3,619.51 is: 5,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.06 : 12,004.98 = 3,619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.06/12,004.98 = 3,619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.06x = 12,004.98 × 3,619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.06x = 43,452,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452,145.16/8,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.12

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