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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.36, 12,424.44 and 3,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.36, 12,424.44 and 3,352.54 is: 5,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.36 : 12,424.44 = 3,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.36/12,424.44 = 3,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.36x = 12,424.44 × 3,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.36x = 41,653,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653,432.08/8,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.96

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