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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.24, 12,050.08 and 3,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.24, 12,050.08 and 3,818 is: 5,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.24 : 12,050.08 = 3,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.24/12,050.08 = 3,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.24x = 12,050.08 × 3,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.24x = 46,007,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,205.44/8,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.68

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