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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.69, 12,036.04 and 3,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.69, 12,036.04 and 3,861.14 is: 5,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.69 : 12,036.04 = 3,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.69/12,036.04 = 3,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.69x = 12,036.04 × 3,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.69x = 46,472,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472,787.37/8,020.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.12

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