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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.76, 12,393.90 and 3,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.76, 12,393.90 and 3,333.16 is: 4,998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.76 : 12,393.90 = 3,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.76/12,393.90 = 3,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.76x = 12,393.90 × 3,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.76x = 41,310,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310,851.72/8,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.43

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