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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.33, 12,352.99 and 3,857.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.33, 12,352.99 and 3,857.68 is: 5,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.33 : 12,352.99 = 3,857.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.33/12,352.99 = 3,857.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.33x = 12,352.99 × 3,857.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.33x = 47,653,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653,882.46/8,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.52

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