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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.97, 12,493.56 and 3,395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.97, 12,493.56 and 3,395.22 is: 5,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.97 : 12,493.56 = 3,395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.97/12,493.56 = 3,395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.97x = 12,493.56 × 3,395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.97x = 42,418,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,418,384.78/8,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.71

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