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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.67, 12,017.50 and 3,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.67, 12,017.50 and 3,849.08 is: 5,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.67 : 12,017.50 = 3,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.67/12,017.50 = 3,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.67x = 12,017.50 × 3,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.67x = 46,256,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256,249.19/8,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.61

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