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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.92, 12,485.01 and 3,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.92, 12,485.01 and 3,130.20 is: 4,694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.92 : 12,485.01 = 3,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.92/12,485.01 = 3,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.92x = 12,485.01 × 3,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.92x = 39,080,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,080,578.30/8,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.97

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