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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.79, 12,477.21 and 3,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.79, 12,477.21 and 3,390.12 is: 5,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.79 : 12,477.21 = 3,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.79/12,477.21 = 3,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.79x = 12,477.21 × 3,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.79x = 42,299,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,239.17/8,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.95

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