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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.80, 12,425.10 and 3,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.80, 12,425.10 and 3,356.20 is: 5,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.80 : 12,425.10 = 3,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.80/12,425.10 = 3,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.80x = 12,425.10 × 3,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.80x = 41,701,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701,120.62/8,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.41

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