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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.38, 12,455.78 and 3,369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.38, 12,455.78 and 3,369.33 is: 5,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.38 : 12,455.78 = 3,369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.38/12,455.78 = 3,369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.38x = 12,455.78 × 3,369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.38x = 41,967,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,967,616.38/8,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.89

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