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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.76, 12,409.13 and 3,887.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.76, 12,409.13 and 3,887.01 is: 5,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.76 : 12,409.13 = 3,887.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.76/12,409.13 = 3,887.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.76x = 12,409.13 × 3,887.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.76x = 48,234,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234,422.12/8,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.52

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