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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.01, 12,462.12 and 3,924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.01, 12,462.12 and 3,924.18 is: 5,887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.01 : 12,462.12 = 3,924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.01/12,462.12 = 3,924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.01x = 12,462.12 × 3,924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.01x = 48,903,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,903,602.06/8,306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.74

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