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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.99, 12,010.92 and 3,620.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.99, 12,010.92 and 3,620.83 is: 5,434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.99 : 12,010.92 = 3,620.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.99/12,010.92 = 3,620.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.99x = 12,010.92 × 3,620.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.99x = 43,489,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489,499.46/8,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.16

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