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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.03, 12,395.31 and 3,337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.03, 12,395.31 and 3,337.21 is: 5,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.03 : 12,395.31 = 3,337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.03/12,395.31 = 3,337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.03x = 12,395.31 × 3,337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.03x = 41,365,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,365,752.49/8,269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.49

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