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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.10, 12,369.06 and 3,316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.10, 12,369.06 and 3,316.07 is: 4,972.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.10 : 12,369.06 = 3,316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.10/12,369.06 = 3,316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.10x = 12,369.06 × 3,316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.10x = 41,016,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016,606.95/8,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.86

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