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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.06, 12,474.94 and 3,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.06, 12,474.94 and 3,388.24 is: 5,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.06 : 12,474.94 = 3,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.06/12,474.94 = 3,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.06x = 12,474.94 × 3,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.06x = 42,268,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,090.71/8,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.32

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