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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.27, 12,471.28 and 3,869.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.27, 12,471.28 and 3,869.45 is: 5,804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.27 : 12,471.28 = 3,869.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.27/12,471.28 = 3,869.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.27x = 12,471.28 × 3,869.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.27x = 48,256,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256,994.40/8,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.12

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