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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.78, 12,400.49 and 3,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.78, 12,400.49 and 3,334.10 is: 5,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.78 : 12,400.49 = 3,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.78/12,400.49 = 3,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.78x = 12,400.49 × 3,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.78x = 41,344,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344,420.04/8,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.88

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