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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.36, 12,027.96 and 3,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.36, 12,027.96 and 3,861.96 is: 5,788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.36 : 12,027.96 = 3,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.36/12,027.96 = 3,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.36x = 12,027.96 × 3,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.36x = 46,451,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,451,500.40/8,025.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.09

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