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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.52, 12,045.12 and 3,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.52, 12,045.12 and 3,868.08 is: 5,799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.52 : 12,045.12 = 3,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.52/12,045.12 = 3,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.52x = 12,045.12 × 3,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.52x = 46,591,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,591,487.77/8,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.64

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