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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.07, 12,395.54 and 3,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.07, 12,395.54 and 3,329.17 is: 4,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.07 : 12,395.54 = 3,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.07/12,395.54 = 3,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.07x = 12,395.54 × 3,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.07x = 41,266,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,266,859.90/8,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.74

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