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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.24, 12,411.72 and 3,353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.24, 12,411.72 and 3,353.28 is: 5,026.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.24 : 12,411.72 = 3,353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.24/12,411.72 = 3,353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.24x = 12,411.72 × 3,353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.24x = 41,619,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,619,972.44/8,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.42

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