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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253, 12,370.07 and 3,319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253, 12,370.07 and 3,319.49 is: 4,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253 : 12,370.07 = 3,319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253/12,370.07 = 3,319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253x = 12,370.07 × 3,319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253x = 41,062,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,062,245.22/8,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.43

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