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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.08, 12,441.08 and 3,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.08, 12,441.08 and 3,363.70 is: 5,045.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.08 : 12,441.08 = 3,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.08/12,441.08 = 3,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.08x = 12,441.08 × 3,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.08x = 41,848,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,060.80/8,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.53

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