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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.44, 12,023.06 and 3,861.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.44, 12,023.06 and 3,861.94 is: 5,793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.44 : 12,023.06 = 3,861.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.44/12,023.06 = 3,861.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.44x = 12,023.06 × 3,861.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.44x = 46,432,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,432,336.34/8,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.58

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