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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.46, 12,774.87 and 3,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.46, 12,774.87 and 3,898.50 is: 5,845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.46 : 12,774.87 = 3,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.46/12,774.87 = 3,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.46x = 12,774.87 × 3,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.46x = 49,802,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802,830.70/8,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.77

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