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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.07, 12,402.40 and 3,339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.07, 12,402.40 and 3,339.32 is: 5,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.07 : 12,402.40 = 3,339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.07/12,402.40 = 3,339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.07x = 12,402.40 × 3,339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.07x = 41,415,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415,518.27/8,260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.95

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