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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.88, 12,071.90 and 3,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.88, 12,071.90 and 3,889.76 is: 5,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.88 : 12,071.90 = 3,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.88/12,071.90 = 3,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.88x = 12,071.90 × 3,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.88x = 46,956,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956,793.74/8,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.40

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