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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.06, 12,473.44 and 3,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.06, 12,473.44 and 3,387.24 is: 5,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.06 : 12,473.44 = 3,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.06/12,473.44 = 3,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.06x = 12,473.44 × 3,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.06x = 42,250,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,250,534.91/8,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.82

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