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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.67, 12,456.66 and 3,375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.67, 12,456.66 and 3,375.53 is: 5,058.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.67 : 12,456.66 = 3,375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.67/12,456.66 = 3,375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.67x = 12,456.66 × 3,375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.67x = 42,047,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,829.53/8,311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.89

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