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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.69, 12,474.87 and 3,933.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.69, 12,474.87 and 3,933.02 is: 5,896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.69 : 12,474.87 = 3,933.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.69/12,474.87 = 3,933.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.69x = 12,474.87 × 3,933.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.69x = 49,063,913.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,063,913.21/8,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.62

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