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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.05, 12,484.34 and 3,391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.05, 12,484.34 and 3,391.47 is: 5,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.05 : 12,484.34 = 3,391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.05/12,484.34 = 3,391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.05x = 12,484.34 × 3,391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.05x = 42,340,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340,247.62/8,323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.11

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