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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.14, 12,395.04 and 3,879.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.14, 12,395.04 and 3,879.66 is: 5,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.14 : 12,395.04 = 3,879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.14/12,395.04 = 3,879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.14x = 12,395.04 × 3,879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.14x = 48,088,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088,540.89/8,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.35

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