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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.07, 12,424.04 and 3,348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.07, 12,424.04 and 3,348.17 is: 5,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.07 : 12,424.04 = 3,348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.07/12,424.04 = 3,348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.07x = 12,424.04 × 3,348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.07x = 41,597,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,597,798.01/8,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.24

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