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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.44, 12,382.16 and 3,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.44, 12,382.16 and 3,324.08 is: 4,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.44 : 12,382.16 = 3,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.44/12,382.16 = 3,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.44x = 12,382.16 × 3,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.44x = 41,159,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,159,290.41/8,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.32

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