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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.37, 12,387.78 and 3,329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.37, 12,387.78 and 3,329.67 is: 4,992.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.37 : 12,387.78 = 3,329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.37/12,387.78 = 3,329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.37x = 12,387.78 × 3,329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.37x = 41,247,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,219.43/8,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.78

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