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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.77, 12,486.51 and 3,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.77, 12,486.51 and 3,129 is: 4,692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.77 : 12,486.51 = 3,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.77/12,486.51 = 3,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.77x = 12,486.51 × 3,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.77x = 39,070,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,070,289.79/8,326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.13

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