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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.20, 12,072.90 and 3,886.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.20, 12,072.90 and 3,886.55 is: 5,833.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.20 : 12,072.90 = 3,886.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.20/12,072.90 = 3,886.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.20x = 12,072.90 × 3,886.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.20x = 46,921,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921,929.50/8,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.74

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