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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.96, 12,475.76 and 3,390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.96, 12,475.76 and 3,390.56 is: 5,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.96 : 12,475.76 = 3,390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.96/12,475.76 = 3,390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.96x = 12,475.76 × 3,390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.96x = 42,299,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,812.83/8,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.30

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