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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.43, 12,388.31 and 3,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.43, 12,388.31 and 3,335.68 is: 5,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.43 : 12,388.31 = 3,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.43/12,388.31 = 3,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.43x = 12,388.31 × 3,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.43x = 41,323,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,323,437.90/8,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.00

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