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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.86, 12,481.77 and 3,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.86, 12,481.77 and 3,948 is: 5,917.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.86 : 12,481.77 = 3,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.86/12,481.77 = 3,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.86x = 12,481.77 × 3,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.86x = 49,278,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278,027.96/8,326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.96

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