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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.82, 12,013.00 and 4,057.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.82, 12,013.00 and 4,057.83 is: 6,090.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.82 : 12,013.00 = 4,057.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.82/12,013.00 = 4,057.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.82x = 12,013.00 × 4,057.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.82x = 48,746,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,746,631.44/8,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.42

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