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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.52, 12,380.04 and 3,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.52, 12,380.04 and 3,324.24 is: 4,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.52 : 12,380.04 = 3,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.52/12,380.04 = 3,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.52x = 12,380.04 × 3,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.52x = 41,154,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,154,224.17/8,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.06

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