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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.76, 12,468.49 and 3,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.76, 12,468.49 and 3,383.94 is: 5,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.76 : 12,468.49 = 3,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.76/12,468.49 = 3,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.76x = 12,468.49 × 3,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.76x = 42,192,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192,559.71/8,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.86

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