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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.03, 12,022.13 and 3,853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.03, 12,022.13 and 3,853.35 is: 5,781.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.03 : 12,022.13 = 3,853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.03/12,022.13 = 3,853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.03x = 12,022.13 × 3,853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.03x = 46,325,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,455.37/8,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.27

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