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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.48, 12,468.29 and 3,938.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.48, 12,468.29 and 3,938.19 is: 5,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.48 : 12,468.29 = 3,938.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.48/12,468.29 = 3,938.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.48x = 12,468.29 × 3,938.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.48x = 49,102,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,102,475.30/8,319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.11

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