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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.16, 12,474.33 and 3,386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.16, 12,474.33 and 3,386.27 is: 5,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.16 : 12,474.33 = 3,386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.16/12,474.33 = 3,386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.16x = 12,474.33 × 3,386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.16x = 42,241,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,241,449.45/8,313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.27

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