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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.35, 12,493.38 and 3,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.35, 12,493.38 and 3,884.06 is: 5,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.35 : 12,493.38 = 3,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.35/12,493.38 = 3,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.35x = 12,493.38 × 3,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.35x = 48,524,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524,975.06/8,323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.98

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