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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.77, 12,007.71 and 3,788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.77, 12,007.71 and 3,788.07 is: 5,681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.77 : 12,007.71 = 3,788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.77/12,007.71 = 3,788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.77x = 12,007.71 × 3,788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.77x = 45,486,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,486,046.02/8,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.66

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