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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.51, 12,437.61 and 3,910.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.51, 12,437.61 and 3,910.90 is: 5,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.51 : 12,437.61 = 3,910.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.51/12,437.61 = 3,910.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.51x = 12,437.61 × 3,910.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.51x = 48,642,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642,248.95/8,296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.98

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