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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.48, 12,493.02 and 3,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.48, 12,493.02 and 3,133.38 is: 4,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.48 : 12,493.02 = 3,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.48/12,493.02 = 3,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.48x = 12,493.02 × 3,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.48x = 39,145,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145,379.01/8,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.75

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