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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.06, 12,014.08 and 3,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.06, 12,014.08 and 3,852.48 is: 5,774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.06 : 12,014.08 = 3,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.06/12,014.08 = 3,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.06x = 12,014.08 × 3,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.06x = 46,284,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284,002.92/8,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.63

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