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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.54, 12,401.28 and 3,882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.54, 12,401.28 and 3,882.34 is: 5,818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.54 : 12,401.28 = 3,882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.54/12,401.28 = 3,882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.54x = 12,401.28 × 3,882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.54x = 48,145,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145,985.40/8,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,818.57

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