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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.45, 12,475.50 and 3,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.45, 12,475.50 and 3,388.62 is: 5,083.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.45 : 12,475.50 = 3,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.45/12,475.50 = 3,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.45x = 12,475.50 × 3,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.45x = 42,274,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274,728.81/8,315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.88

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