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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.82, 12,395.64 and 3,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.82, 12,395.64 and 3,878.32 is: 5,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.82 : 12,395.64 = 3,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.82/12,395.64 = 3,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.82x = 12,395.64 × 3,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.82x = 48,074,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,074,258.52/8,260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.55

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