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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.20, 12,476.92 and 3,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.20, 12,476.92 and 3,873.12 is: 5,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.20 : 12,476.92 = 3,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.20/12,476.92 = 3,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.20x = 12,476.92 × 3,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.20x = 48,324,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,324,608.39/8,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.40

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