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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.12, 12,384.58 and 3,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.12, 12,384.58 and 3,325.09 is: 4,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.12 : 12,384.58 = 3,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.12/12,384.58 = 3,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.12x = 12,384.58 × 3,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.12x = 41,179,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179,833.29/8,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.80

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