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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.68, 12,396.36 and 3,338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.68, 12,396.36 and 3,338.04 is: 5,003.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.68 : 12,396.36 = 3,338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.68/12,396.36 = 3,338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.68x = 12,396.36 × 3,338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.68x = 41,379,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379,545.53/8,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.77

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