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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.90, 12,453.12 and 3,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.90, 12,453.12 and 3,371.43 is: 5,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.90 : 12,453.12 = 3,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.90/12,453.12 = 3,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.90x = 12,453.12 × 3,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.90x = 41,984,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,984,822.36/8,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.25

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