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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.80, 12,026.14 and 3,797.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.80, 12,026.14 and 3,797.89 is: 5,695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.80 : 12,026.14 = 3,797.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.80/12,026.14 = 3,797.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.80x = 12,026.14 × 3,797.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.80x = 45,673,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673,956.84/8,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.86

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