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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.15, 12,006.98 and 3,843.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.15, 12,006.98 and 3,843.91 is: 5,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.15 : 12,006.98 = 3,843.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.15/12,006.98 = 3,843.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.15x = 12,006.98 × 3,843.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.15x = 46,153,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153,750.49/8,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.91

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