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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.09, 12,489.56 and 3,947.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.09, 12,489.56 and 3,947.33 is: 5,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.09 : 12,489.56 = 3,947.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.09/12,489.56 = 3,947.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.09x = 12,489.56 × 3,947.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.09x = 49,300,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,395.14/8,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.48

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