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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.68, 12,497.66 and 3,945.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.68, 12,497.66 and 3,945.12 is: 5,920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.68 : 12,497.66 = 3,945.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.68/12,497.66 = 3,945.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.68x = 12,497.66 × 3,945.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.68x = 49,304,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304,768.42/8,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.59

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