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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.83, 12,511.33 and 3,407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.83, 12,511.33 and 3,407.10 is: 5,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.83 : 12,511.33 = 3,407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.83/12,511.33 = 3,407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.83x = 12,511.33 × 3,407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.83x = 42,627,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627,289.89/8,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.68

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