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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.33, 12,012.15 and 3,849.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.33, 12,012.15 and 3,849.36 is: 5,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.33 : 12,012.15 = 3,849.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.33/12,012.15 = 3,849.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.33x = 12,012.15 × 3,849.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.33x = 46,239,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239,089.72/8,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.43

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