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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.48, 12,393.96 and 3,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.48, 12,393.96 and 3,333.80 is: 4,998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.48 : 12,393.96 = 3,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.48/12,393.96 = 3,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.48x = 12,393.96 × 3,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.48x = 41,318,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318,921.88/8,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.97

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