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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.99, 12,412.45 and 3,344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.99, 12,412.45 and 3,344.57 is: 5,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.99 : 12,412.45 = 3,344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.99/12,412.45 = 3,344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.99x = 12,412.45 × 3,344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.99x = 41,514,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514,307.90/8,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.84

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