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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.28, 12,454.56 and 3,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.28, 12,454.56 and 3,377.36 is: 5,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.28 : 12,454.56 = 3,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.28/12,454.56 = 3,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.28x = 12,454.56 × 3,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.28x = 42,063,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063,532.76/8,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.67

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