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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.40, 12,386.28 and 3,880.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.40, 12,386.28 and 3,880.28 is: 5,812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.40 : 12,386.28 = 3,880.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.40/12,386.28 = 3,880.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.40x = 12,386.28 × 3,880.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.40x = 48,062,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062,234.56/8,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.06

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