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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.27, 12,385.67 and 3,327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.27, 12,385.67 and 3,327.99 is: 4,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.27 : 12,385.67 = 3,327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.27/12,385.67 = 3,327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.27x = 12,385.67 × 3,327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.27x = 41,219,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,219,369.26/8,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.68

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