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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.14, 12,459.41 and 3,374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.14, 12,459.41 and 3,374.77 is: 5,062.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.14 : 12,459.41 = 3,374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.14/12,459.41 = 3,374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.14x = 12,459.41 × 3,374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.14x = 42,047,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,589.23/8,305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.84

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