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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.08, 12,424.30 and 3,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.08, 12,424.30 and 3,348.20 is: 5,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.08 : 12,424.30 = 3,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.08/12,424.30 = 3,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.08x = 12,424.30 × 3,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.08x = 41,599,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,599,041.26/8,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.38

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