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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.76, 12,463.36 and 3,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.76, 12,463.36 and 3,377.40 is: 5,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.76 : 12,463.36 = 3,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.76/12,463.36 = 3,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.76x = 12,463.36 × 3,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.76x = 42,093,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,093,752.06/8,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.80

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