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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.66, 12,473.58 and 3,385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.66, 12,473.58 and 3,385.77 is: 5,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.66 : 12,473.58 = 3,385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.66/12,473.58 = 3,385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.66x = 12,473.58 × 3,385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.66x = 42,232,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232,641.77/8,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.52

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