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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.92, 12,477.72 and 3,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.92, 12,477.72 and 3,123.15 is: 4,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.92 : 12,477.72 = 3,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.92/12,477.72 = 3,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.92x = 12,477.72 × 3,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.92x = 38,969,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969,791.22/8,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.35

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