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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.01, 12,484.35 and 3,939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.01, 12,484.35 and 3,939.33 is: 5,906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.01 : 12,484.35 = 3,939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.01/12,484.35 = 3,939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.01x = 12,484.35 × 3,939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.01x = 49,179,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,179,974.49/8,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.08

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