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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.95, 12,041.28 and 3,862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.95, 12,041.28 and 3,862.66 is: 5,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.95 : 12,041.28 = 3,862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.95/12,041.28 = 3,862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.95x = 12,041.28 × 3,862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.95x = 46,511,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,511,310.40/8,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.51

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