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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.48, 12,514.77 and 3,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.48, 12,514.77 and 3,412.80 is: 5,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.48 : 12,514.77 = 3,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.48/12,514.77 = 3,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.48x = 12,514.77 × 3,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.48x = 42,710,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,710,407.06/8,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.34

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