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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.36, 12,404.04 and 3,339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.36, 12,404.04 and 3,339.46 is: 5,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.36 : 12,404.04 = 3,339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.36/12,404.04 = 3,339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.36x = 12,404.04 × 3,339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.36x = 41,422,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422,795.42/8,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.37

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