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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.60, 12,061.80 and 5,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.60, 12,061.80 and 5,842.80 is: 8,774.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.60 : 12,061.80 = 5,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.60/12,061.80 = 5,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.60x = 12,061.80 × 5,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.60x = 70,474,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,474,685.04/8,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.68

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