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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.20, 12,477.24 and 3,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.20, 12,477.24 and 3,127.68 is: 4,688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.20 : 12,477.24 = 3,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.20/12,477.24 = 3,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.20x = 12,477.24 × 3,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.20x = 39,024,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024,814.00/8,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.68

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