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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.97, 12,488.38 and 3,392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.97, 12,488.38 and 3,392.69 is: 5,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.97 : 12,488.38 = 3,392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.97/12,488.38 = 3,392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.97x = 12,488.38 × 3,392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.97x = 42,369,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,369,131.02/8,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.02

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