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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.05, 12,479.84 and 3,388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.05, 12,479.84 and 3,388.47 is: 5,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.05 : 12,479.84 = 3,388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.05/12,479.84 = 3,388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.05x = 12,479.84 × 3,388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.05x = 42,287,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287,546.50/8,320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.61

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