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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.32, 12,458.32 and 3,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.32, 12,458.32 and 3,867.12 is: 5,800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.32 : 12,458.32 = 3,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.32/12,458.32 = 3,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.32x = 12,458.32 × 3,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.32x = 48,177,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,177,818.44/8,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.84

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