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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.23, 12,394.63 and 3,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.23, 12,394.63 and 3,332.76 is: 4,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.23 : 12,394.63 = 3,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.23/12,394.63 = 3,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.23x = 12,394.63 × 3,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.23x = 41,308,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308,327.08/8,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.05

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