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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.04, 12,365.97 and 3,314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.04, 12,365.97 and 3,314.01 is: 4,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.04 : 12,365.97 = 3,314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.04/12,365.97 = 3,314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.04x = 12,365.97 × 3,314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.04x = 40,980,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980,982.18/8,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.78

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