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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.30, 12,016.95 and 5,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.30, 12,016.95 and 5,833.88 is: 8,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.30 : 12,016.95 = 5,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.30/12,016.95 = 5,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.30x = 12,016.95 × 5,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.30x = 70,105,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,105,415.10/8,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.82

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