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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.77, 12,449.09 and 3,370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.77, 12,449.09 and 3,370.01 is: 5,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.77 : 12,449.09 = 3,370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.77/12,449.09 = 3,370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.77x = 12,449.09 × 3,370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.77x = 41,953,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953,503.97/8,305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.13

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