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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.67, 12,458.16 and 3,376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.67, 12,458.16 and 3,376.53 is: 5,060.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.67 : 12,458.16 = 3,376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.67/12,458.16 = 3,376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.67x = 12,458.16 × 3,376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.67x = 42,065,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065,350.98/8,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.39

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