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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.93, 12,403.33 and 3,338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.93, 12,403.33 and 3,338.49 is: 5,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.93 : 12,403.33 = 3,338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.93/12,403.33 = 3,338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.93x = 12,403.33 × 3,338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.93x = 41,408,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408,384.83/8,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.71

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