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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.04, 12,509.62 and 3,411.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.04, 12,509.62 and 3,411.05 is: 5,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.04 : 12,509.62 = 3,411.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.04/12,509.62 = 3,411.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.04x = 12,509.62 × 3,411.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.04x = 42,670,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670,939.30/8,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.10

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