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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.20, 12,469.65 and 3,380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.20, 12,469.65 and 3,380.06 is: 5,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.20 : 12,469.65 = 3,380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.20/12,469.65 = 3,380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.20x = 12,469.65 × 3,380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.20x = 42,148,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148,183.68/8,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.20

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