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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.43, 12,456.97 and 3,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.43, 12,456.97 and 3,372.46 is: 5,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.43 : 12,456.97 = 3,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.43/12,456.97 = 3,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.43x = 12,456.97 × 3,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.43x = 42,010,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,010,593.47/8,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.03

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