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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.48, 12,463.79 and 3,935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.48, 12,463.79 and 3,935.19 is: 5,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.48 : 12,463.79 = 3,935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.48/12,463.79 = 3,935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.48x = 12,463.79 × 3,935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.48x = 49,047,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,047,362.09/8,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.61

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