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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.22, 12,425.86 and 3,355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.22, 12,425.86 and 3,355.02 is: 5,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.22 : 12,425.86 = 3,355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.22/12,425.86 = 3,355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.22x = 12,425.86 × 3,355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.22x = 41,689,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,689,008.82/8,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.09

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