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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.91, 12,038.23 and 3,860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.91, 12,038.23 and 3,860.62 is: 5,788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.91 : 12,038.23 = 3,860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.91/12,038.23 = 3,860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.91x = 12,038.23 × 3,860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.91x = 46,475,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475,031.50/8,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.46

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