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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.44, 12,461.57 and 3,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.44, 12,461.57 and 3,373.70 is: 5,062.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.44 : 12,461.57 = 3,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.44/12,461.57 = 3,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.44x = 12,461.57 × 3,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.44x = 42,041,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041,598.71/8,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.54

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