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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.41, 12,482.88 and 3,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.41, 12,482.88 and 3,325.56 is: 4,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.41 : 12,482.88 = 3,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.41/12,482.88 = 3,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.41x = 12,482.88 × 3,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.41x = 41,512,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,512,566.41/8,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.45

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