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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.54, 12,458.49 and 3,375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.54, 12,458.49 and 3,375.37 is: 5,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.54 : 12,458.49 = 3,375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.54/12,458.49 = 3,375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.54x = 12,458.49 × 3,375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.54x = 42,052,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052,013.39/8,308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.30

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