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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.08, 12,397.32 and 3,330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.08, 12,397.32 and 3,330.18 is: 4,996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.08 : 12,397.32 = 3,330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.08/12,397.32 = 3,330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.08x = 12,397.32 × 3,330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.08x = 41,285,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,285,307.12/8,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.36

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