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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.36, 12,382.91 and 3,324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.36, 12,382.91 and 3,324.87 is: 4,987.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.36 : 12,382.91 = 3,324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.36/12,382.91 = 3,324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.36x = 12,382.91 × 3,324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.36x = 41,171,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171,565.97/8,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.25

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