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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.65, 12,484.82 and 3,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.65, 12,484.82 and 3,127.88 is: 4,690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.65 : 12,484.82 = 3,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.65/12,484.82 = 3,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.65x = 12,484.82 × 3,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.65x = 39,050,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,050,964.18/8,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.44

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