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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.49, 12,457.96 and 3,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.49, 12,457.96 and 3,376.40 is: 5,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.49 : 12,457.96 = 3,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.49/12,457.96 = 3,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.49x = 12,457.96 × 3,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.49x = 42,063,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063,056.14/8,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.22

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