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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.20, 12,063.06 and 3,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.20, 12,063.06 and 3,935.20 is: 5,904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.20 : 12,063.06 = 3,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.20/12,063.06 = 3,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.20x = 12,063.06 × 3,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.20x = 47,470,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470,553.71/8,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.89

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