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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.03, 12,026.49 and 3,802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.03, 12,026.49 and 3,802.53 is: 5,704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.03 : 12,026.49 = 3,802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.03/12,026.49 = 3,802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.03x = 12,026.49 × 3,802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.03x = 45,731,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,089.02/8,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.95

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