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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.33, 12,018.15 and 3,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.33, 12,018.15 and 3,853.36 is: 5,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.33 : 12,018.15 = 3,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.33/12,018.15 = 3,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.33x = 12,018.15 × 3,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.33x = 46,310,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,310,258.48/8,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.43

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