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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.32, 12,086.66 and 3,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.32, 12,086.66 and 3,893.08 is: 5,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.32 : 12,086.66 = 3,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.32/12,086.66 = 3,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.32x = 12,086.66 × 3,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.32x = 47,054,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054,334.31/8,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.05

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