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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.08, 12,026.55 and 3,854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.08, 12,026.55 and 3,854.91 is: 5,783.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.08 : 12,026.55 = 3,854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.08/12,026.55 = 3,854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.08x = 12,026.55 × 3,854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.08x = 46,361,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361,267.86/8,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.53

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