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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.31, 12,060.75 and 3,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.31, 12,060.75 and 3,878.24 is: 5,821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.31 : 12,060.75 = 3,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.31/12,060.75 = 3,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.31x = 12,060.75 × 3,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.31x = 46,774,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,774,483.08/8,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.12

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