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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.24, 12,481.58 and 3,709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.24, 12,481.58 and 3,709.64 is: 5,560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.24 : 12,481.58 = 3,709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.24/12,481.58 = 3,709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.24x = 12,481.58 × 3,709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.24x = 46,302,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,302,168.43/8,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.33

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