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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.35, 12,416.94 and 3,348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.35, 12,416.94 and 3,348.39 is: 5,024.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.35 : 12,416.94 = 3,348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.35/12,416.94 = 3,348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.35x = 12,416.94 × 3,348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.35x = 41,576,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576,757.73/8,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.17

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