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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.54, 12,392.28 and 3,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.54, 12,392.28 and 3,876.33 is: 5,809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.54 : 12,392.28 = 3,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.54/12,392.28 = 3,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.54x = 12,392.28 × 3,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.54x = 48,036,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036,566.73/8,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.56

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