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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.79, 12,380.58 and 3,868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.79, 12,380.58 and 3,868.15 is: 5,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.79 : 12,380.58 = 3,868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.79/12,380.58 = 3,868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.79x = 12,380.58 × 3,868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.79x = 47,889,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889,878.62/8,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.17

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