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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.64, 12,395.34 and 3,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.64, 12,395.34 and 3,878.40 is: 5,812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.64 : 12,395.34 = 3,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.64/12,395.34 = 3,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.64x = 12,395.34 × 3,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.64x = 48,074,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,074,086.66/8,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.62

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