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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.68, 12,036.69 and 3,863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.68, 12,036.69 and 3,863.56 is: 5,794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.68 : 12,036.69 = 3,863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.68/12,036.69 = 3,863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.68x = 12,036.69 × 3,863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.68x = 46,504,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,504,443.92/8,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.46

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