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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.27, 12,096.29 and 3,904.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.27, 12,096.29 and 3,904.65 is: 5,856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.27 : 12,096.29 = 3,904.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.27/12,096.29 = 3,904.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.27x = 12,096.29 × 3,904.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.27x = 47,231,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,728.03/8,064.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.91

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