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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.10, 12,061.94 and 3,879.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.10, 12,061.94 and 3,879.03 is: 5,822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.10 : 12,061.94 = 3,879.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.10/12,061.94 = 3,879.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.10x = 12,061.94 × 3,879.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.10x = 46,788,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,788,607.72/8,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.31

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