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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.04, 12,069.34 and 3,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.04, 12,069.34 and 3,883.96 is: 5,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.04 : 12,069.34 = 3,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.04/12,069.34 = 3,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.04x = 12,069.34 × 3,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.04x = 46,876,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,876,833.79/8,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.70

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