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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.01, 12,397.41 and 3,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.01, 12,397.41 and 3,333.96 is: 4,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.01 : 12,397.41 = 3,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.01/12,397.41 = 3,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.01x = 12,397.41 × 3,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.01x = 41,332,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,332,415.39/8,267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.68

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