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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.31, 12,031.47 and 3,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.31, 12,031.47 and 3,865.14 is: 5,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.31 : 12,031.47 = 3,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.31/12,031.47 = 3,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.31x = 12,031.47 × 3,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.31x = 46,503,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503,315.96/8,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.86

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