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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.84, 12,355.67 and 3,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.84, 12,355.67 and 3,810.14 is: 5,707.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.84 : 12,355.67 = 3,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.84/12,355.67 = 3,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.84x = 12,355.67 × 3,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.84x = 47,076,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076,826.57/8,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.09

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