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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315, 12,472.50 and 3,387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315, 12,472.50 and 3,387.32 is: 5,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315 : 12,472.50 = 3,387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315/12,472.50 = 3,387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315x = 12,472.50 × 3,387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315x = 42,248,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248,348.70/8,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.98

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