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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.34, 12,497.40 and 3,067.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.34, 12,497.40 and 3,067.38 is: 4,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.34 : 12,497.40 = 3,067.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.34/12,497.40 = 3,067.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.34x = 12,497.40 × 3,067.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.34x = 38,334,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334,274.81/8,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.42

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