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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.70, 12,027.01 and 3,863.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.70, 12,027.01 and 3,863.59 is: 5,790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.70 : 12,027.01 = 3,863.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.70/12,027.01 = 3,863.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.70x = 12,027.01 × 3,863.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.70x = 46,467,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,435.57/8,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.55

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