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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.01, 12,381.03 and 3,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.01, 12,381.03 and 3,322.51 is: 4,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.01 : 12,381.03 = 3,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.01/12,381.03 = 3,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.01x = 12,381.03 × 3,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.01x = 41,136,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136,065.03/8,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.77

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