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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.46, 12,473.19 and 3,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.46, 12,473.19 and 3,926.88 is: 5,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.46 : 12,473.19 = 3,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.46/12,473.19 = 3,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.46x = 12,473.19 × 3,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.46x = 48,980,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,980,720.35/8,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.32

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