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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.92, 12,397.32 and 3,331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.92, 12,397.32 and 3,331.07 is: 4,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.92 : 12,397.32 = 3,331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.92/12,397.32 = 3,331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.92x = 12,397.32 × 3,331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.92x = 41,296,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,296,340.73/8,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.58

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