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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.38, 12,467.83 and 3,389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.38, 12,467.83 and 3,389.88 is: 5,081.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.38 : 12,467.83 = 3,389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.38/12,467.83 = 3,389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.38x = 12,467.83 × 3,389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.38x = 42,264,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,264,447.56/8,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.46

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