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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.20, 12,051.30 and 3,861.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.20, 12,051.30 and 3,861.50 is: 5,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.20 : 12,051.30 = 3,861.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.20/12,051.30 = 3,861.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.20x = 12,051.30 × 3,861.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.20x = 46,536,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,536,094.95/8,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.25

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