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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.40, 12,391.20 and 3,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.40, 12,391.20 and 3,330.08 is: 4,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.40 : 12,391.20 = 3,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.40/12,391.20 = 3,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.40x = 12,391.20 × 3,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.40x = 41,263,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263,687.30/8,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.36

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