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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.52, 12,030.78 and 3,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.52, 12,030.78 and 3,913 is: 5,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.52 : 12,030.78 = 3,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.52/12,030.78 = 3,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.52x = 12,030.78 × 3,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.52x = 47,076,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076,442.14/8,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.50

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