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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.75, 12,006.95 and 3,897.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.75, 12,006.95 and 3,897.75 is: 5,848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.75 : 12,006.95 = 3,897.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.75/12,006.95 = 3,897.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.75x = 12,006.95 × 3,897.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.75x = 46,800,069.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800,069.87/8,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.73

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