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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.65, 12,391.18 and 3,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.65, 12,391.18 and 3,067.88 is: 4,599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.65 : 12,391.18 = 3,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.65/12,391.18 = 3,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.65x = 12,391.18 × 3,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.65x = 38,014,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014,583.67/8,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.11

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