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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.34, 12,404.41 and 3,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.34, 12,404.41 and 3,338.36 is: 5,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.34 : 12,404.41 = 3,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.34/12,404.41 = 3,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.34x = 12,404.41 × 3,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.34x = 41,410,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,362.32/8,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.70

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