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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.94, 12,345.28 and 3,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.94, 12,345.28 and 3,298.84 is: 4,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.94 : 12,345.28 = 3,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.94/12,345.28 = 3,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.94x = 12,345.28 × 3,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.94x = 40,725,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,103.48/8,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.81

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