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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.08, 12,391.26 and 3,327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.08, 12,391.26 and 3,327.11 is: 4,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.08 : 12,391.26 = 3,327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.08/12,391.26 = 3,327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.08x = 12,391.26 × 3,327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.08x = 41,227,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,227,023.10/8,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.93

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