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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.32, 12,072.09 and 3,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.32, 12,072.09 and 3,886.80 is: 5,831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.32 : 12,072.09 = 3,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.32/12,072.09 = 3,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.32x = 12,072.09 × 3,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.32x = 46,921,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921,836.62/8,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.47

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