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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.55, 12,399.72 and 3,336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.55, 12,399.72 and 3,336.10 is: 5,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.55 : 12,399.72 = 3,336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.55/12,399.72 = 3,336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.55x = 12,399.72 × 3,336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.55x = 41,366,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366,681.15/8,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.11

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