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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.92, 12,379.68 and 3,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.92, 12,379.68 and 3,321.72 is: 4,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.92 : 12,379.68 = 3,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.92/12,379.68 = 3,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.92x = 12,379.68 × 3,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.92x = 41,121,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,121,830.65/8,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.30

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