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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.91, 12,386.21 and 3,872.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.91, 12,386.21 and 3,872.55 is: 5,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.91 : 12,386.21 = 3,872.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.91/12,386.21 = 3,872.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.91x = 12,386.21 × 3,872.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.91x = 47,966,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,198.17/8,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,803.60

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