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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.84, 12,485.28 and 3,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.84, 12,485.28 and 3,392.16 is: 5,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.84 : 12,485.28 = 3,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.84/12,485.28 = 3,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.84x = 12,485.28 × 3,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.84x = 42,352,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352,067.40/8,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.82

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