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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.24, 12,479.92 and 3,945.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.24, 12,479.92 and 3,945.95 is: 5,913.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.24 : 12,479.92 = 3,945.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.24/12,479.92 = 3,945.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.24x = 12,479.92 × 3,945.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.24x = 49,245,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,245,189.70/8,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.74

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