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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.44, 12,463.07 and 3,374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.44, 12,463.07 and 3,374.70 is: 5,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.44 : 12,463.07 = 3,374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.44/12,463.07 = 3,374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.44x = 12,463.07 × 3,374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.44x = 42,059,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059,122.33/8,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.05

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