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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.77, 12,450.59 and 3,371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.77, 12,450.59 and 3,371.01 is: 5,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.77 : 12,450.59 = 3,371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.77/12,450.59 = 3,371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.77x = 12,450.59 × 3,371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.77x = 41,971,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971,063.40/8,306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.63

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