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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.86, 12,067.38 and 3,886.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.86, 12,067.38 and 3,886.76 is: 5,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.86 : 12,067.38 = 3,886.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.86/12,067.38 = 3,886.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.86x = 12,067.38 × 3,886.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.86x = 46,903,009.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,903,009.89/8,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.91

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