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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.60, 12,010.44 and 3,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.60, 12,010.44 and 3,849.52 is: 5,770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.60 : 12,010.44 = 3,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.60/12,010.44 = 3,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.60x = 12,010.44 × 3,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.60x = 46,234,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,234,428.99/8,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.94

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