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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.72, 12,073.95 and 3,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.72, 12,073.95 and 3,887.93 is: 5,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.72 : 12,073.95 = 3,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.72/12,073.95 = 3,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.72x = 12,073.95 × 3,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.72x = 46,942,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942,612.05/8,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.31

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