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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.64, 12,405.36 and 3,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.64, 12,405.36 and 3,338.52 is: 5,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.64 : 12,405.36 = 3,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.64/12,405.36 = 3,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.64x = 12,405.36 × 3,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.64x = 41,415,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415,542.47/8,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.14

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