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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.22, 12,495.97 and 3,401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.22, 12,495.97 and 3,401.39 is: 5,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.22 : 12,495.97 = 3,401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.22/12,495.97 = 3,401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.22x = 12,495.97 × 3,401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.22x = 42,503,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,503,702.89/8,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.58

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