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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.44, 12,476.25 and 3,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.44, 12,476.25 and 3,385.98 is: 5,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.44 : 12,476.25 = 3,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.44/12,476.25 = 3,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.44x = 12,476.25 × 3,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.44x = 42,244,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,244,332.98/8,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.01

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