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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.36, 12,491.21 and 3,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.36, 12,491.21 and 3,393.59 is: 5,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.36 : 12,491.21 = 3,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.36/12,491.21 = 3,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.36x = 12,491.21 × 3,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.36x = 42,389,991.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,389,991.37/8,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.45

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