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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.14, 12,438.51 and 3,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.14, 12,438.51 and 3,907.90 is: 5,863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.14 : 12,438.51 = 3,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.14/12,438.51 = 3,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.14x = 12,438.51 × 3,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.14x = 48,608,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,608,453.23/8,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.41

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