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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.32, 12,484.32 and 3,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.32, 12,484.32 and 3,942.08 is: 5,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.32 : 12,484.32 = 3,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.32/12,484.32 = 3,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.32x = 12,484.32 × 3,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.32x = 49,214,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,188.19/8,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.26

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