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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.71, 12,010.28 and 3,847.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.71, 12,010.28 and 3,847.30 is: 5,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.71 : 12,010.28 = 3,847.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.71/12,010.28 = 3,847.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.71x = 12,010.28 × 3,847.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.71x = 46,207,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207,100.98/8,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.45

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