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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.38, 12,633.48 and 3,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.38, 12,633.48 and 3,805.38 is: 5,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.38 : 12,633.48 = 3,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.38/12,633.48 = 3,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.38x = 12,633.48 × 3,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.38x = 48,075,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,075,192.12/8,422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.03

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