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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.08, 12,023.55 and 3,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.08, 12,023.55 and 3,852.91 is: 5,780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.08 : 12,023.55 = 3,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.08/12,023.55 = 3,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.08x = 12,023.55 × 3,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.08x = 46,325,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,625.97/8,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.53

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