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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.24, 12,472.83 and 3,383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.24, 12,472.83 and 3,383.71 is: 5,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.24 : 12,472.83 = 3,383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.24/12,472.83 = 3,383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.24x = 12,472.83 × 3,383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.24x = 42,204,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204,408.42/8,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.55

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