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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.03, 12,029.46 and 3,856.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.03, 12,029.46 and 3,856.85 is: 5,786.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.03 : 12,029.46 = 3,856.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.03/12,029.46 = 3,856.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.03x = 12,029.46 × 3,856.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.03x = 46,395,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,395,762.65/8,018.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.43

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