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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.14, 12,455.94 and 3,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.14, 12,455.94 and 3,375 is: 5,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.14 : 12,455.94 = 3,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.14/12,455.94 = 3,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.14x = 12,455.94 × 3,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.14x = 42,038,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038,797.50/8,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.13

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