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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.67, 12,063.62 and 3,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.67, 12,063.62 and 3,827.69 is: 5,743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.67 : 12,063.62 = 3,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.67/12,063.62 = 3,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.67x = 12,063.62 × 3,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.67x = 46,175,797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175,797.64/8,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.49

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