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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.29, 12,477.27 and 3,934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.29, 12,477.27 and 3,934.62 is: 5,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.29 : 12,477.27 = 3,934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.29/12,477.27 = 3,934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.29x = 12,477.27 × 3,934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.29x = 49,093,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093,316.09/8,322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.02

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