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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.83, 12,466.08 and 3,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.83, 12,466.08 and 3,377.69 is: 5,064.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.83 : 12,466.08 = 3,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.83/12,466.08 = 3,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.83x = 12,466.08 × 3,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.83x = 42,106,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,106,553.76/8,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.64

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