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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.62, 12,464.15 and 3,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.62, 12,464.15 and 3,380.52 is: 5,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.62 : 12,464.15 = 3,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.62/12,464.15 = 3,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.62x = 12,464.15 × 3,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.62x = 42,135,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135,308.36/8,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.40

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