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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.69, 12,464.24 and 3,380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.69, 12,464.24 and 3,380.58 is: 5,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.69 : 12,464.24 = 3,380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.69/12,464.24 = 3,380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.69x = 12,464.24 × 3,380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.69x = 42,136,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136,343.56/8,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.48

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