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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.43, 12,051.93 and 3,876.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.43, 12,051.93 and 3,876.93 is: 5,816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.43 : 12,051.93 = 3,876.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.43/12,051.93 = 3,876.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.43x = 12,051.93 × 3,876.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.43x = 46,724,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724,488.97/8,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,816.26

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