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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.30, 12,006.48 and 3,616.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.30, 12,006.48 and 3,616.62 is: 5,424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.30 : 12,006.48 = 3,616.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.30/12,006.48 = 3,616.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.30x = 12,006.48 × 3,616.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.30x = 43,422,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422,875.70/8,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,424.94

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