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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.10, 12,388.62 and 3,873.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.10, 12,388.62 and 3,873.88 is: 5,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.10 : 12,388.62 = 3,873.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.10/12,388.62 = 3,873.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.10x = 12,388.62 × 3,873.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.10x = 47,992,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992,027.25/8,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.89

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