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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.20, 12,416.70 and 3,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.20, 12,416.70 and 3,351.40 is: 5,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.20 : 12,416.70 = 3,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.20/12,416.70 = 3,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.20x = 12,416.70 × 3,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.20x = 41,613,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613,328.38/8,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.22

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