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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.29, 12,395.53 and 3,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.29, 12,395.53 and 3,001.30 is: 4,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.29 : 12,395.53 = 3,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.29/12,395.53 = 3,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.29x = 12,395.53 × 3,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.29x = 37,202,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202,704.19/8,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.99

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