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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.04, 12,483.24 and 3,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.04, 12,483.24 and 3,136.56 is: 4,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.04 : 12,483.24 = 3,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.04/12,483.24 = 3,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.04x = 12,483.24 × 3,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.04x = 39,154,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,154,431.25/8,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.08

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