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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.05, 12,070.54 and 3,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.05, 12,070.54 and 3,887.68 is: 5,830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.05 : 12,070.54 = 3,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.05/12,070.54 = 3,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.05x = 12,070.54 × 3,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.05x = 46,926,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,926,357.05/8,049.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.05

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