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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.44, 12,011.28 and 3,623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.44, 12,011.28 and 3,623.95 is: 5,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.44 : 12,011.28 = 3,623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.44/12,011.28 = 3,623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.44x = 12,011.28 × 3,623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.44x = 43,528,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528,278.16/8,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.70

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