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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.24, 12,480.33 and 3,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.24, 12,480.33 and 3,388.72 is: 5,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.24 : 12,480.33 = 3,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.24/12,480.33 = 3,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.24x = 12,480.33 × 3,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.24x = 42,292,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292,343.88/8,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.07

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