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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.80, 12,023.14 and 3,795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.80, 12,023.14 and 3,795.89 is: 5,692.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.80 : 12,023.14 = 3,795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.80/12,023.14 = 3,795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.80x = 12,023.14 × 3,795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.80x = 45,638,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,638,516.89/8,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.86

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