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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.77, 12,005.67 and 3,620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.77, 12,005.67 and 3,620.22 is: 5,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.77 : 12,005.67 = 3,620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.77/12,005.67 = 3,620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.77x = 12,005.67 × 3,620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.77x = 43,463,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,463,166.65/8,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.02

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