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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.07, 12,407.27 and 3,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.07, 12,407.27 and 3,348.32 is: 5,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.07 : 12,407.27 = 3,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.07/12,407.27 = 3,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.07x = 12,407.27 × 3,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.07x = 41,543,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,543,431.51/8,269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.96

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