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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.88, 12,038.24 and 3,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.88, 12,038.24 and 3,864.80 is: 5,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.88 : 12,038.24 = 3,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.88/12,038.24 = 3,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.88x = 12,038.24 × 3,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.88x = 46,525,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525,389.95/8,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.31

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