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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.06, 12,453.78 and 3,867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.06, 12,453.78 and 3,867.48 is: 5,798.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.06 : 12,453.78 = 3,867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.06/12,453.78 = 3,867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.06x = 12,453.78 × 3,867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.06x = 48,164,745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164,745.07/8,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.05

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