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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.79, 12,393.61 and 3,327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.79, 12,393.61 and 3,327.89 is: 4,992.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.79 : 12,393.61 = 3,327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.79/12,393.61 = 3,327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.79x = 12,393.61 × 3,327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.79x = 41,244,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244,565.69/8,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.81

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