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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.05, 12,054.66 and 3,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.05, 12,054.66 and 3,875.34 is: 5,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.05 : 12,054.66 = 3,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.05/12,054.66 = 3,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.05x = 12,054.66 × 3,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.05x = 46,715,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715,906.08/8,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.68

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