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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.22, 12,459.33 and 3,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.22, 12,459.33 and 3,375.84 is: 5,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.22 : 12,459.33 = 3,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.22/12,459.33 = 3,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.22x = 12,459.33 × 3,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.22x = 42,060,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060,704.59/8,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.76

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