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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.88, 12,395.88 and 3,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.88, 12,395.88 and 3,069.75 is: 4,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.88 : 12,395.88 = 3,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.88/12,395.88 = 3,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.88x = 12,395.88 × 3,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.88x = 38,052,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052,252.63/8,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.65

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