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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.80, 12,085.80 and 3,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.80, 12,085.80 and 3,902.80 is: 5,851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.80 : 12,085.80 = 3,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.80/12,085.80 = 3,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.80x = 12,085.80 × 3,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.80x = 47,168,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168,460.24/8,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.59

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