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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.39, 12,061.04 and 3,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.39, 12,061.04 and 3,825.45 is: 5,736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.39 : 12,061.04 = 3,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.39/12,061.04 = 3,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.39x = 12,061.04 × 3,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.39x = 46,138,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,138,886.34/8,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.25

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