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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.93, 12,346.74 and 3,299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.93, 12,346.74 and 3,299.70 is: 4,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.93 : 12,346.74 = 3,299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.93/12,346.74 = 3,299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.93x = 12,346.74 × 3,299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.93x = 40,740,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,740,537.98/8,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.09

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