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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.60, 12,419.40 and 3,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.60, 12,419.40 and 3,350.80 is: 5,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.60 : 12,419.40 = 3,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.60/12,419.40 = 3,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.60x = 12,419.40 × 3,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.60x = 41,614,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,614,925.52/8,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.77

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