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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.69, 12,457.44 and 3,370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.69, 12,457.44 and 3,370.95 is: 5,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.69 : 12,457.44 = 3,370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.69/12,457.44 = 3,370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.69x = 12,457.44 × 3,370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.69x = 41,993,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993,407.37/8,301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.42

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