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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.33, 12,318.81 and 3,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.33, 12,318.81 and 3,283.29 is: 4,925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.33 : 12,318.81 = 3,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.33/12,318.81 = 3,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.33x = 12,318.81 × 3,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.33x = 40,446,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446,225.68/8,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.66

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