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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.43, 12,423.09 and 3,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.43, 12,423.09 and 3,897.14 is: 5,848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.43 : 12,423.09 = 3,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.43/12,423.09 = 3,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.43x = 12,423.09 × 3,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.43x = 48,414,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,414,458.85/8,278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.27

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