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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.16, 12,444.98 and 3,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.16, 12,444.98 and 3,362.85 is: 5,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.16 : 12,444.98 = 3,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.16/12,444.98 = 3,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.16x = 12,444.98 × 3,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.16x = 41,850,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,850,584.18/8,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.40

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