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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.33, 12,395.97 and 3,333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.33, 12,395.97 and 3,333.51 is: 4,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.33 : 12,395.97 = 3,333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.33/12,395.97 = 3,333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.33x = 12,395.97 × 3,333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.33x = 41,322,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,322,089.95/8,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.45

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