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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.29, 12,384.30 and 3,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.29, 12,384.30 and 3,325.81 is: 4,988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.29 : 12,384.30 = 3,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.29/12,384.30 = 3,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.29x = 12,384.30 × 3,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.29x = 41,187,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,187,828.78/8,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.66

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