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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.29, 12,475.77 and 3,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.29, 12,475.77 and 3,933.62 is: 5,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.29 : 12,475.77 = 3,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.29/12,475.77 = 3,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.29x = 12,475.77 × 3,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.29x = 49,074,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074,938.39/8,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.52

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