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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.36, 12,009.48 and 3,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.36, 12,009.48 and 3,845.76 is: 5,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.36 : 12,009.48 = 3,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.36/12,009.48 = 3,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.36x = 12,009.48 × 3,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.36x = 46,185,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185,577.80/8,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.17

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