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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.19, 12,467.98 and 3,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.19, 12,467.98 and 3,383.08 is: 5,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.19 : 12,467.98 = 3,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.19/12,467.98 = 3,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.19x = 12,467.98 × 3,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.19x = 42,180,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180,173.78/8,319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.23

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