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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316, 12,467.01 and 3,389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316, 12,467.01 and 3,389.18 is: 5,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316 : 12,467.01 = 3,389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316/12,467.01 = 3,389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316x = 12,467.01 × 3,389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316x = 42,252,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252,891.33/8,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.92

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