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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.43, 12,385.31 and 3,333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.43, 12,385.31 and 3,333.68 is: 5,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.43 : 12,385.31 = 3,333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.43/12,385.31 = 3,333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.43x = 12,385.31 × 3,333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.43x = 41,288,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,288,674.54/8,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.00

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