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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.04, 12,483.78 and 3,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.04, 12,483.78 and 3,392.02 is: 5,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.04 : 12,483.78 = 3,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.04/12,483.78 = 3,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.04x = 12,483.78 × 3,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.04x = 42,345,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,345,231.44/8,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.32

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