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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.93, 12,385.25 and 3,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.93, 12,385.25 and 3,326.44 is: 4,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.93 : 12,385.25 = 3,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.93/12,385.25 = 3,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.93x = 12,385.25 × 3,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.93x = 41,198,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,198,774.38/8,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.60

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