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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.44, 12,492.36 and 3,399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.44, 12,492.36 and 3,399.39 is: 5,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.44 : 12,492.36 = 3,399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.44/12,492.36 = 3,399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.44x = 12,492.36 × 3,399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.44x = 42,466,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,466,403.66/8,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.68

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