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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.32, 12,476.34 and 3,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.32, 12,476.34 and 3,937.44 is: 5,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.32 : 12,476.34 = 3,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.32/12,476.34 = 3,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.32x = 12,476.34 × 3,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.32x = 49,124,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,124,840.17/8,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.07

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