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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.44, 12,478.86 and 3,390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.44, 12,478.86 and 3,390.35 is: 5,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.44 : 12,478.86 = 3,390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.44/12,478.86 = 3,390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.44x = 12,478.86 × 3,390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.44x = 42,307,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,307,640.61/8,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.12

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