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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.15, 12,451.67 and 3,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.15, 12,451.67 and 3,370.74 is: 5,056.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.15 : 12,451.67 = 3,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.15/12,451.67 = 3,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.15x = 12,451.67 × 3,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.15x = 41,971,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971,350.56/8,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.09

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