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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.38, 12,432.39 and 3,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.38, 12,432.39 and 3,358.66 is: 5,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.38 : 12,432.39 = 3,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.38/12,432.39 = 3,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.38x = 12,432.39 × 3,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.38x = 41,756,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,756,171.00/8,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.74

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