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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.02, 12,441.39 and 3,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.02, 12,441.39 and 3,097.06 is: 4,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.02 : 12,441.39 = 3,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.02/12,441.39 = 3,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.02x = 12,441.39 × 3,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.02x = 38,531,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531,731.31/8,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.72

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