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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.05, 12,496.73 and 3,944.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.05, 12,496.73 and 3,944.51 is: 5,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.05 : 12,496.73 = 3,944.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.05/12,496.73 = 3,944.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.05x = 12,496.73 × 3,944.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.05x = 49,293,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293,487.97/8,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.68

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