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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.49, 12,059.53 and 3,877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.49, 12,059.53 and 3,877.43 is: 5,819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.49 : 12,059.53 = 3,877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.49/12,059.53 = 3,877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.49x = 12,059.53 × 3,877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.49x = 46,759,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759,962.95/8,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.90

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