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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.14, 12,449.94 and 3,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.14, 12,449.94 and 3,371 is: 5,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.14 : 12,449.94 = 3,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.14/12,449.94 = 3,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.14x = 12,449.94 × 3,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.14x = 41,968,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,968,747.74/8,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.13

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