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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.85, 12,488.93 and 3,939.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.85, 12,488.93 and 3,939.31 is: 5,911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.85 : 12,488.93 = 3,939.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.85/12,488.93 = 3,939.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.85x = 12,488.93 × 3,939.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.85x = 49,197,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197,766.84/8,321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.88

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