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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.16, 12,465.62 and 3,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.16, 12,465.62 and 3,377.24 is: 5,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.16 : 12,465.62 = 3,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.16/12,465.62 = 3,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.16x = 12,465.62 × 3,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.16x = 42,099,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,099,390.49/8,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.01

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