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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.85, 12,052.19 and 3,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.85, 12,052.19 and 3,814.12 is: 5,723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.85 : 12,052.19 = 3,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.85/12,052.19 = 3,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.85x = 12,052.19 × 3,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.85x = 45,968,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968,478.33/8,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.99

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