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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.22, 12,395.48 and 3,340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.22, 12,395.48 and 3,340.47 is: 5,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.22 : 12,395.48 = 3,340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.22/12,395.48 = 3,340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.22x = 12,395.48 × 3,340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.22x = 41,406,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406,712.37/8,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.18

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