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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.08, 12,396.28 and 3,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.08, 12,396.28 and 3,266.32 is: 4,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.08 : 12,396.28 = 3,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.08/12,396.28 = 3,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.08x = 12,396.28 × 3,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.08x = 40,490,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,490,217.29/8,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.54

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