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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.28, 12,398.22 and 3,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.28, 12,398.22 and 3,333.90 is: 5,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.28 : 12,398.22 = 3,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.28/12,398.22 = 3,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.28x = 12,398.22 × 3,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.28x = 41,334,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334,425.66/8,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.58

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