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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.14, 12,057.66 and 3,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.14, 12,057.66 and 3,823.20 is: 5,732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.14 : 12,057.66 = 3,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.14/12,057.66 = 3,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.14x = 12,057.66 × 3,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.14x = 46,098,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,845.71/8,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.87

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