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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.90, 12,469.74 and 3,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.90, 12,469.74 and 3,383.58 is: 5,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.90 : 12,469.74 = 3,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.90/12,469.74 = 3,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.90x = 12,469.74 × 3,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.90x = 42,192,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192,362.87/8,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.92

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