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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.93, 12,085.47 and 3,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.93, 12,085.47 and 3,895.47 is: 5,846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.93 : 12,085.47 = 3,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.93/12,085.47 = 3,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.93x = 12,085.47 × 3,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.93x = 47,078,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078,585.82/8,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.14

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