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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.77, 12,464.01 and 3,380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.77, 12,464.01 and 3,380.95 is: 5,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.77 : 12,464.01 = 3,380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.77/12,464.01 = 3,380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.77x = 12,464.01 × 3,380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.77x = 42,140,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140,171.90/8,307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.38

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