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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.07, 12,476.60 and 3,879.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.07, 12,476.60 and 3,879.95 is: 5,813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.07 : 12,476.60 = 3,879.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.07/12,476.60 = 3,879.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.07x = 12,476.60 × 3,879.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.07x = 48,408,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,502.39/8,327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.39

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