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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.97, 12,392.80 and 3,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.97, 12,392.80 and 3,331.50 is: 4,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.97 : 12,392.80 = 3,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.97/12,392.80 = 3,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.97x = 12,392.80 × 3,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.97x = 41,286,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,286,558.40/8,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.18

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