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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.35, 12,425.94 and 3,354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.35, 12,425.94 and 3,354.39 is: 5,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.35 : 12,425.94 = 3,354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.35/12,425.94 = 3,354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.35x = 12,425.94 × 3,354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.35x = 41,681,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,681,448.88/8,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.17

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