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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.48, 12,485.20 and 3,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.48, 12,485.20 and 3,934.88 is: 5,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.48 : 12,485.20 = 3,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.48/12,485.20 = 3,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.48x = 12,485.20 × 3,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.48x = 49,127,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127,763.78/8,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.31

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