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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.50, 12,062.88 and 3,421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.50, 12,062.88 and 3,421.50 is: 5,134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.50 : 12,062.88 = 3,421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.50/12,062.88 = 3,421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.50x = 12,062.88 × 3,421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.50x = 41,273,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273,143.92/8,038.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.43

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