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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.08, 12,370.50 and 3,865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.08, 12,370.50 and 3,865.92 is: 5,796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.08 : 12,370.50 = 3,865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.08/12,370.50 = 3,865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.08x = 12,370.50 × 3,865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.08x = 47,823,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,363.36/8,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.01

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