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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.08, 12,394.78 and 3,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.08, 12,394.78 and 3,265.32 is: 4,898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.08 : 12,394.78 = 3,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.08/12,394.78 = 3,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.08x = 12,394.78 × 3,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.08x = 40,472,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,472,923.03/8,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.04

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