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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.48, 12,467.19 and 3,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.48, 12,467.19 and 3,379.96 is: 5,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.48 : 12,467.19 = 3,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.48/12,467.19 = 3,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.48x = 12,467.19 × 3,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.48x = 42,138,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138,559.67/8,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.92

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