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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.80, 12,010.24 and 3,619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.80, 12,010.24 and 3,619.12 is: 5,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.80 : 12,010.24 = 3,619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.80/12,010.24 = 3,619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.80x = 12,010.24 × 3,619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.80x = 43,466,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466,499.79/8,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.70

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