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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.03, 12,472.74 and 3,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.03, 12,472.74 and 3,393.82 is: 5,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.03 : 12,472.74 = 3,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.03/12,472.74 = 3,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.03x = 12,472.74 × 3,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.03x = 42,330,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330,234.47/8,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.75

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