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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.67, 12,397.53 and 3,876.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.67, 12,397.53 and 3,876.01 is: 5,814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.67 : 12,397.53 = 3,876.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.67/12,397.53 = 3,876.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.67x = 12,397.53 × 3,876.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.67x = 48,052,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,950.26/8,263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.96

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