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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.82, 12,476.07 and 3,389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.82, 12,476.07 and 3,389.00 is: 5,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.82 : 12,476.07 = 3,389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.82/12,476.07 = 3,389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.82x = 12,476.07 × 3,389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.82x = 42,281,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281,338.85/8,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.45

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