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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.68, 12,041.94 and 5,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.68, 12,041.94 and 5,934.52 is: 8,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.68 : 12,041.94 = 5,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.68/12,041.94 = 5,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.68x = 12,041.94 × 5,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.68x = 71,463,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,463,086.65/8,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.01

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