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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.93, 12,011.94 and 3,847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.93, 12,011.94 and 3,847.53 is: 5,769.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.93 : 12,011.94 = 3,847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.93/12,011.94 = 3,847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.93x = 12,011.94 × 3,847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.93x = 46,216,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,216,299.51/8,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.16

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