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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.63, 12,026.66 and 3,799.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.63, 12,026.66 and 3,799.90 is: 5,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.63 : 12,026.66 = 3,799.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.63/12,026.66 = 3,799.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.63x = 12,026.66 × 3,799.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.63x = 45,700,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700,086.33/8,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.95

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