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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.40, 12,003.51 and 3,848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.40, 12,003.51 and 3,848.93 is: 5,774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.40 : 12,003.51 = 3,848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.40/12,003.51 = 3,848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.40x = 12,003.51 × 3,848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.40x = 46,200,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200,669.74/8,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.07

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