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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.70, 12,040.55 and 3,864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.70, 12,040.55 and 3,864.14 is: 5,798.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.70 : 12,040.55 = 3,864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.70/12,040.55 = 3,864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.70x = 12,040.55 × 3,864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.70x = 46,526,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,526,291.35/8,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.61

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