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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.88, 12,073.40 and 3,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.88, 12,073.40 and 3,890.76 is: 5,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.88 : 12,073.40 = 3,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.88/12,073.40 = 3,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.88x = 12,073.40 × 3,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.88x = 46,974,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974,701.78/8,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.90

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