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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.69, 12,473.24 and 3,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.69, 12,473.24 and 3,386.60 is: 5,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.69 : 12,473.24 = 3,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.69/12,473.24 = 3,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.69x = 12,473.24 × 3,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.69x = 42,241,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,241,795.28/8,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.50

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