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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.28, 12,558.97 and 3,866.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.28, 12,558.97 and 3,866.23 is: 5,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.28 : 12,558.97 = 3,866.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.28/12,558.97 = 3,866.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.28x = 12,558.97 × 3,866.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.28x = 48,555,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555,887.11/8,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.29

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