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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.19, 12,355.43 and 3,791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.19, 12,355.43 and 3,791.59 is: 5,686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.19 : 12,355.43 = 3,791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.19/12,355.43 = 3,791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.19x = 12,355.43 × 3,791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.19x = 46,846,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,846,644.10/8,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.52

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