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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.69, 12,463.35 and 3,376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.69, 12,463.35 and 3,376.71 is: 5,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.69 : 12,463.35 = 3,376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.69/12,463.35 = 3,376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.69x = 12,463.35 × 3,376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.69x = 42,085,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085,118.58/8,306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.41

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