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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.43, 12,497.28 and 3,944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.43, 12,497.28 and 3,944.88 is: 5,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.43 : 12,497.28 = 3,944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.43/12,497.28 = 3,944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.43x = 12,497.28 × 3,944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.43x = 49,300,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,269.93/8,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.23

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