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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.88, 12,451.23 and 3,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.88, 12,451.23 and 3,369.35 is: 5,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.88 : 12,451.23 = 3,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.88/12,451.23 = 3,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.88x = 12,451.23 × 3,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.88x = 41,952,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,582.93/8,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.99

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