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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.67, 12,477.75 and 3,388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.67, 12,477.75 and 3,388.53 is: 5,081.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.67 : 12,477.75 = 3,388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.67/12,477.75 = 3,388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.67x = 12,477.75 × 3,388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.67x = 42,281,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281,264.29/8,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.47

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