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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.46, 12,451.61 and 3,369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.46, 12,451.61 and 3,369.39 is: 5,054.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.46 : 12,451.61 = 3,369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.46/12,451.61 = 3,369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.46x = 12,451.61 × 3,369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.46x = 41,954,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,330.22/8,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.46

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