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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.52, 12,394.92 and 3,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.52, 12,394.92 and 3,336.32 is: 5,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.52 : 12,394.92 = 3,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.52/12,394.92 = 3,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.52x = 12,394.92 × 3,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.52x = 41,353,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,353,419.49/8,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.52

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