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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.90, 12,391.53 and 3,883.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.90, 12,391.53 and 3,883.78 is: 5,817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.90 : 12,391.53 = 3,883.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.90/12,391.53 = 3,883.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.90x = 12,391.53 × 3,883.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.90x = 48,125,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,976.38/8,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.30

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