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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.67, 12,424.01 and 3,348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.67, 12,424.01 and 3,348.93 is: 5,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.67 : 12,424.01 = 3,348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.67/12,424.01 = 3,348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.67x = 12,424.01 × 3,348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.67x = 41,607,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607,123.06/8,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.40

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