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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.80, 12,389.40 and 3,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.80, 12,389.40 and 3,332.40 is: 4,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.80 : 12,389.40 = 3,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.80/12,389.40 = 3,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.80x = 12,389.40 × 3,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.80x = 41,286,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,286,436.56/8,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.25

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