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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.72, 12,414.40 and 3,347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.72, 12,414.40 and 3,347.83 is: 5,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.72 : 12,414.40 = 3,347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.72/12,414.40 = 3,347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.72x = 12,414.40 × 3,347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.72x = 41,561,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561,307.90/8,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.68

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