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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.05, 12,079.38 and 3,903.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.05, 12,079.38 and 3,903.99 is: 5,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.05 : 12,079.38 = 3,903.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.05/12,079.38 = 3,903.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.05x = 12,079.38 × 3,903.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.05x = 47,157,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,778.73/8,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.35

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