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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.96, 12,403.85 and 3,337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.96, 12,403.85 and 3,337.98 is: 5,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.96 : 12,403.85 = 3,337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.96/12,403.85 = 3,337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.96x = 12,403.85 × 3,337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.96x = 41,403,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,403,833.05/8,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.14

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