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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.49, 12,463.96 and 3,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.49, 12,463.96 and 3,380.40 is: 5,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.49 : 12,463.96 = 3,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.49/12,463.96 = 3,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.49x = 12,463.96 × 3,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.49x = 42,133,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133,170.38/8,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.22

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