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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.10, 12,017.19 and 3,854.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.10, 12,017.19 and 3,854.02 is: 5,777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.10 : 12,017.19 = 3,854.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.10/12,017.19 = 3,854.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.10x = 12,017.19 × 3,854.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.10x = 46,314,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,314,490.60/8,016.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.68

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