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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.06, 12,464.07 and 3,869.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.06, 12,464.07 and 3,869.43 is: 5,800.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.06 : 12,464.07 = 3,869.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.06/12,464.07 = 3,869.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.06x = 12,464.07 × 3,869.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.06x = 48,228,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228,846.38/8,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.88

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