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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.98, 12,057.93 and 3,879.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.98, 12,057.93 and 3,879.51 is: 5,821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.98 : 12,057.93 = 3,879.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.98/12,057.93 = 3,879.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.98x = 12,057.93 × 3,879.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.98x = 46,778,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,778,860.01/8,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.18

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