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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320, 12,478.72 and 3,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320, 12,478.72 and 3,389.52 is: 5,083.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320 : 12,478.72 = 3,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320/12,478.72 = 3,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320x = 12,478.72 × 3,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320x = 42,296,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296,871.01/8,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.76

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