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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.96, 12,008.69 and 3,623.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.96, 12,008.69 and 3,623.43 is: 5,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.96 : 12,008.69 = 3,623.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.96/12,008.69 = 3,623.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.96x = 12,008.69 × 3,623.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.96x = 43,512,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,512,586.79/8,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.02

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