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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.53, 12,396.06 and 3,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.53, 12,396.06 and 3,337.71 is: 5,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.53 : 12,396.06 = 3,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.53/12,396.06 = 3,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.53x = 12,396.06 × 3,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.53x = 41,374,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374,453.42/8,269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.24

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