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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.62, 12,392.65 and 3,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.62, 12,392.65 and 3,332.92 is: 4,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.62 : 12,392.65 = 3,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.62/12,392.65 = 3,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.62x = 12,392.65 × 3,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.62x = 41,303,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303,711.04/8,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.65

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