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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.26, 12,387.02 and 3,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.26, 12,387.02 and 3,333.20 is: 4,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.26 : 12,387.02 = 3,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.26/12,387.02 = 3,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.26x = 12,387.02 × 3,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.26x = 41,288,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,288,415.06/8,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.81

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