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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.40, 12,385.18 and 3,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.40, 12,385.18 and 3,326.06 is: 4,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.40 : 12,385.18 = 3,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.40/12,385.18 = 3,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.40x = 12,385.18 × 3,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.40x = 41,193,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193,851.79/8,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.32

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