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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.74, 12,517.04 and 3,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.74, 12,517.04 and 3,349.34 is: 5,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.74 : 12,517.04 = 3,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.74/12,517.04 = 3,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.74x = 12,517.04 × 3,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.74x = 41,923,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923,822.75/8,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.98

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