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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.81, 12,397.27 and 3,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.81, 12,397.27 and 3,338.70 is: 5,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.81 : 12,397.27 = 3,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.81/12,397.27 = 3,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.81x = 12,397.27 × 3,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.81x = 41,390,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,390,765.35/8,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.83

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