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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.60, 12,011.64 and 3,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.60, 12,011.64 and 3,567.04 is: 5,348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.60 : 12,011.64 = 3,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.60/12,011.64 = 3,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.60x = 12,011.64 × 3,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.60x = 42,846,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846,000.35/8,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.00

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