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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.41, 12,411.50 and 3,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.41, 12,411.50 and 3,341.28 is: 5,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.41 : 12,411.50 = 3,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.41/12,411.50 = 3,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.41x = 12,411.50 × 3,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.41x = 41,470,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,470,280.01/8,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.51

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