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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.76, 12,479.58 and 3,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.76, 12,479.58 and 3,388.72 is: 5,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.76 : 12,479.58 = 3,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.76/12,479.58 = 3,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.76x = 12,479.58 × 3,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.76x = 42,289,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289,802.34/8,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.83

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