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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.03, 12,018.98 and 3,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.03, 12,018.98 and 3,797.52 is: 5,697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.03 : 12,018.98 = 3,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.03/12,018.98 = 3,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.03x = 12,018.98 × 3,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.03x = 45,642,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,642,316.93/8,011.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.43

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