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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.19, 12,405.96 and 3,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.19, 12,405.96 and 3,885.26 is: 5,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.19 : 12,405.96 = 3,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.19/12,405.96 = 3,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.19x = 12,405.96 × 3,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.19x = 48,200,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200,380.15/8,270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.21

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