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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.29, 12,382.83 and 3,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.29, 12,382.83 and 3,325.25 is: 4,986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.29 : 12,382.83 = 3,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.29/12,382.83 = 3,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.29x = 12,382.83 × 3,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.29x = 41,175,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175,943.54/8,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.62

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