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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.80, 12,088.80 and 3,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.80, 12,088.80 and 3,898.52 is: 5,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.80 : 12,088.80 = 3,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.80/12,088.80 = 3,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.80x = 12,088.80 × 3,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.80x = 47,128,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,128,428.58/8,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.72

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