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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.43, 12,037.22 and 3,863.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.43, 12,037.22 and 3,863.71 is: 5,792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.43 : 12,037.22 = 3,863.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.43/12,037.22 = 3,863.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.43x = 12,037.22 × 3,863.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.43x = 46,508,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,508,306.85/8,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.23

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