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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.18, 12,038.94 and 3,865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.18, 12,038.94 and 3,865.07 is: 5,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.18 : 12,038.94 = 3,865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.18/12,038.94 = 3,865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.18x = 12,038.94 × 3,865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.18x = 46,531,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,531,285.63/8,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.72

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