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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008, 18,012.08 and 3,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008, 18,012.08 and 3,800 is: 5,700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008 : 18,012.08 = 3,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008/18,012.08 = 3,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008x = 18,012.08 × 3,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008x = 68,445,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,445,904/12,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.03

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