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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.15, 12,387.38 and 3,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.15, 12,387.38 and 3,323.84 is: 4,988.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.15 : 12,387.38 = 3,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.15/12,387.38 = 3,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.15x = 12,387.38 × 3,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.15x = 41,173,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173,609.28/8,254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.23

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