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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.26, 12,411.39 and 3,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.26, 12,411.39 and 3,343.90 is: 5,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.26 : 12,411.39 = 3,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.26/12,411.39 = 3,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.26x = 12,411.39 × 3,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.26x = 41,502,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,502,463.88/8,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.85

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