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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.27, 12,406.39 and 3,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.27, 12,406.39 and 3,338.14 is: 5,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.27 : 12,406.39 = 3,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.27/12,406.39 = 3,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.27x = 12,406.39 × 3,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.27x = 41,414,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414,227.35/8,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.18

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