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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.85, 12,361.66 and 3,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.85, 12,361.66 and 3,814.14 is: 5,713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.85 : 12,361.66 = 3,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.85/12,361.66 = 3,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.85x = 12,361.66 × 3,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.85x = 47,149,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149,101.87/8,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.07

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