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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.61, 12,387.87 and 3,873.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.61, 12,387.87 and 3,873.39 is: 5,805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.61 : 12,387.87 = 3,873.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.61/12,387.87 = 3,873.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.61x = 12,387.87 × 3,873.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.61x = 47,983,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,983,051.78/8,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.14

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