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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.23, 12,036.36 and 3,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.23, 12,036.36 and 3,864.32 is: 5,793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.23 : 12,036.36 = 3,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.23/12,036.36 = 3,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.23x = 12,036.36 × 3,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.23x = 46,512,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512,346.12/8,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.60

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