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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.52, 12,049.62 and 3,871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.52, 12,049.62 and 3,871.08 is: 5,804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.52 : 12,049.62 = 3,871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.52/12,049.62 = 3,871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.52x = 12,049.62 × 3,871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.52x = 46,645,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,645,042.99/8,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.13

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