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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.20, 12,541.86 and 3,920.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.20, 12,541.86 and 3,920.34 is: 5,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.20 : 12,541.86 = 3,920.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.20/12,541.86 = 3,920.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.20x = 12,541.86 × 3,920.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.20x = 49,168,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,168,355.43/8,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,879.83

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