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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.80, 12,755.70 and 3,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.80, 12,755.70 and 3,886.80 is: 5,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.80 : 12,755.70 = 3,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.80/12,755.70 = 3,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.80x = 12,755.70 × 3,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.80x = 49,578,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578,854.76/8,503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.20

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