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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.24, 12,483.33 and 3,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.24, 12,483.33 and 3,390.72 is: 5,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.24 : 12,483.33 = 3,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.24/12,483.33 = 3,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.24x = 12,483.33 × 3,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.24x = 42,327,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,327,476.70/8,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.07

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