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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.81, 12,386.23 and 3,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.81, 12,386.23 and 3,873.04 is: 5,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.81 : 12,386.23 = 3,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.81/12,386.23 = 3,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.81x = 12,386.23 × 3,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.81x = 47,972,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,972,364.24/8,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.41

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