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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.36, 12,392.67 and 3,338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.36, 12,392.67 and 3,338.61 is: 5,009.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.36 : 12,392.67 = 3,338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.36/12,392.67 = 3,338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.36x = 12,392.67 × 3,338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.36x = 41,374,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374,291.99/8,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.38

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