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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.14, 12,008.48 and 3,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.14, 12,008.48 and 3,844.92 is: 5,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.14 : 12,008.48 = 3,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.14/12,008.48 = 3,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.14x = 12,008.48 × 3,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.14x = 46,171,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,171,644.92/8,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.43

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