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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.37, 12,405.48 and 3,339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.37, 12,405.48 and 3,339.93 is: 5,009.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.37 : 12,405.48 = 3,339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.37/12,405.48 = 3,339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.37x = 12,405.48 × 3,339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.37x = 41,433,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,433,434.82/8,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.86

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