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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.64, 12,461.94 and 3,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.64, 12,461.94 and 3,373.90 is: 5,062.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.64 : 12,461.94 = 3,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.64/12,461.94 = 3,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.64x = 12,461.94 × 3,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.64x = 42,045,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,339.37/8,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.87

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