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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.07, 12,431.57 and 3,902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.07, 12,431.57 and 3,902.78 is: 5,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.07 : 12,431.57 = 3,902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.07/12,431.57 = 3,902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.07x = 12,431.57 × 3,902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.07x = 48,517,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517,601.09/8,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.74

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