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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.38, 12,646.80 and 3,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.38, 12,646.80 and 3,814.38 is: 5,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.38 : 12,646.80 = 3,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.38/12,646.80 = 3,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.38x = 12,646.80 × 3,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.38x = 48,239,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,700.98/8,431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.45

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