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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.26, 12,480.33 and 3,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.26, 12,480.33 and 3,389.22 is: 5,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.26 : 12,480.33 = 3,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.26/12,480.33 = 3,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.26x = 12,480.33 × 3,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.26x = 42,298,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,298,584.04/8,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.59

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