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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.08, 12,032.40 and 3,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.08, 12,032.40 and 3,865.80 is: 5,797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.08 : 12,032.40 = 3,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.08/12,032.40 = 3,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.08x = 12,032.40 × 3,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.08x = 46,514,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514,851.92/8,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.63

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