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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.27, 12,011.64 and 3,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.27, 12,011.64 and 3,621.76 is: 5,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.27 : 12,011.64 = 3,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.27/12,011.64 = 3,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.27x = 12,011.64 × 3,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.27x = 43,503,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,503,321.61/8,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.02

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