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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.58, 12,393.44 and 3,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.58, 12,393.44 and 3,332.90 is: 4,997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.58 : 12,393.44 = 3,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.58/12,393.44 = 3,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.58x = 12,393.44 × 3,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.58x = 41,306,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,306,096.18/8,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.97

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