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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.06, 12,427.73 and 3,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.06, 12,427.73 and 3,842.84 is: 5,765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.06 : 12,427.73 = 3,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.06/12,427.73 = 3,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.06x = 12,427.73 × 3,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.06x = 47,757,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,804.22/8,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.72

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