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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.05, 12,426.07 and 8,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.05, 12,426.07 and 8,258.05 is: 12,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.05 : 12,426.07 = 8,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.05/12,426.07 = 8,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.05x = 12,426.07 × 8,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.05x = 102,615,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,615,003.94/8,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.22

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