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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.43, 12,462.97 and 3,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.43, 12,462.97 and 3,376.46 is: 5,066.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.43 : 12,462.97 = 3,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.43/12,462.97 = 3,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.43x = 12,462.97 × 3,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.43x = 42,080,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080,719.69/8,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.04

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