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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.76, 12,042.50 and 3,863.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.76, 12,042.50 and 3,863.46 is: 5,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.76 : 12,042.50 = 3,863.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.76/12,042.50 = 3,863.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.76x = 12,042.50 × 3,863.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.76x = 46,525,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525,717.05/8,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.72

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