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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.19, 12,463.48 and 3,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.19, 12,463.48 and 3,380.08 is: 5,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.19 : 12,463.48 = 3,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.19/12,463.48 = 3,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.19x = 12,463.48 × 3,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.19x = 42,127,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127,559.48/8,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.73

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