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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.32, 12,475.47 and 3,879.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.32, 12,475.47 and 3,879.19 is: 5,812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.32 : 12,475.47 = 3,879.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.32/12,475.47 = 3,879.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.32x = 12,475.47 × 3,879.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.32x = 48,394,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,394,726.79/8,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.26

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