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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.15, 12,404.13 and 3,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.15, 12,404.13 and 3,338.17 is: 5,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.15 : 12,404.13 = 3,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.15/12,404.13 = 3,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.15x = 12,404.13 × 3,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.15x = 41,407,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407,097.63/8,269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.42

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