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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.44, 12,383.66 and 3,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.44, 12,383.66 and 3,325.08 is: 4,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.44 : 12,383.66 = 3,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.44/12,383.66 = 3,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.44x = 12,383.66 × 3,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.44x = 41,176,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176,660.19/8,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.82

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