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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.22, 12,003.42 and 3,619.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.22, 12,003.42 and 3,619.65 is: 5,428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.22 : 12,003.42 = 3,619.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.22/12,003.42 = 3,619.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.22x = 12,003.42 × 3,619.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.22x = 43,448,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,448,179.20/8,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.84

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