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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.80, 12,010.20 and 3,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.80, 12,010.20 and 3,632.80 is: 5,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.80 : 12,010.20 = 3,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.80/12,010.20 = 3,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.80x = 12,010.20 × 3,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.80x = 43,630,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,630,654.56/8,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.20

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