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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.68, 12,323.46 and 3,282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.68, 12,323.46 and 3,282.69 is: 4,926.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.68 : 12,323.46 = 3,282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.68/12,323.46 = 3,282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.68x = 12,323.46 × 3,282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.68x = 40,454,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,454,138.97/8,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.42

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