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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.56, 12,439.14 and 3,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.56, 12,439.14 and 3,363.84 is: 5,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.56 : 12,439.14 = 3,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.56/12,439.14 = 3,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.56x = 12,439.14 × 3,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.56x = 41,843,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843,276.70/8,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.75

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