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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.92, 12,423.84 and 3,897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.92, 12,423.84 and 3,897.63 is: 5,849.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.92 : 12,423.84 = 3,897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.92/12,423.84 = 3,897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.92x = 12,423.84 × 3,897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.92x = 48,423,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,531.50/8,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.02

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