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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.95, 12,442.82 and 3,366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.95, 12,442.82 and 3,366.99 is: 5,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.95 : 12,442.82 = 3,366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.95/12,442.82 = 3,366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.95x = 12,442.82 × 3,366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.95x = 41,894,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894,833.68/8,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.25

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