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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.20, 12,395.40 and 3,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.20, 12,395.40 and 3,333.20 is: 4,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.20 : 12,395.40 = 3,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.20/12,395.40 = 3,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.20x = 12,395.40 × 3,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.20x = 41,316,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316,347.28/8,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.83

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