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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.05, 12,481.34 and 3,389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.05, 12,481.34 and 3,389.47 is: 5,084.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.05 : 12,481.34 = 3,389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.05/12,481.34 = 3,389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.05x = 12,481.34 × 3,389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.05x = 42,305,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305,110.54/8,321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.11

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