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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.22, 12,044.40 and 3,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.22, 12,044.40 and 3,868.50 is: 5,799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.22 : 12,044.40 = 3,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.22/12,044.40 = 3,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.22x = 12,044.40 × 3,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.22x = 46,593,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,593,761.40/8,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.41

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