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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.42, 12,490.26 and 3,133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.42, 12,490.26 and 3,133.70 is: 4,700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.42 : 12,490.26 = 3,133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.42/12,490.26 = 3,133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.42x = 12,490.26 × 3,133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.42x = 39,140,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140,727.76/8,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.22

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