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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.92, 12,395.79 and 3,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.92, 12,395.79 and 3,069.78 is: 4,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.92 : 12,395.79 = 3,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.92/12,395.79 = 3,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.92x = 12,395.79 × 3,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.92x = 38,052,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052,348.23/8,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.64

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