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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.69, 12,391.70 and 3,337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.69, 12,391.70 and 3,337.94 is: 5,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.69 : 12,391.70 = 3,337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.69/12,391.70 = 3,337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.69x = 12,391.70 × 3,337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.69x = 41,362,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,362,751.10/8,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.39

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