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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.28, 12,466.47 and 3,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.28, 12,466.47 and 3,924.56 is: 5,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.28 : 12,466.47 = 3,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.28/12,466.47 = 3,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.28x = 12,466.47 × 3,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.28x = 48,925,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925,409.50/8,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.75

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