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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.82, 12,039.30 and 3,865.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.82, 12,039.30 and 3,865.10 is: 5,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.82 : 12,039.30 = 3,865.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.82/12,039.30 = 3,865.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.82x = 12,039.30 × 3,865.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.82x = 46,533,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533,028.57/8,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.31

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