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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.38, 12,397.70 and 3,331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.38, 12,397.70 and 3,331.38 is: 4,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.38 : 12,397.70 = 3,331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.38/12,397.70 = 3,331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.38x = 12,397.70 × 3,331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.38x = 41,301,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,301,449.83/8,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.34

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