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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.33, 12,314.31 and 3,280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.33, 12,314.31 and 3,280.29 is: 4,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.33 : 12,314.31 = 3,280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.33/12,314.31 = 3,280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.33x = 12,314.31 × 3,280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.33x = 40,394,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394,507.95/8,208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.16

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