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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.59, 12,436.20 and 3,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.59, 12,436.20 and 3,907.08 is: 5,861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.59 : 12,436.20 = 3,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.59/12,436.20 = 3,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.59x = 12,436.20 × 3,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.59x = 48,589,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589,228.30/8,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.48

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