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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.86, 12,407.19 and 3,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.86, 12,407.19 and 3,341.04 is: 5,010.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.86 : 12,407.19 = 3,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.86/12,407.19 = 3,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.86x = 12,407.19 × 3,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.86x = 41,452,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452,918.08/8,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.71

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