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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.41, 12,064.73 and 3,828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.41, 12,064.73 and 3,828.43 is: 5,744.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.41 : 12,064.73 = 3,828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.41/12,064.73 = 3,828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.41x = 12,064.73 × 3,828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.41x = 46,188,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188,998.93/8,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.61

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