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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.28, 12,444.66 and 3,100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.28, 12,444.66 and 3,100.56 is: 4,652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.28 : 12,444.66 = 3,100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.28/12,444.66 = 3,100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.28x = 12,444.66 × 3,100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.28x = 38,585,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585,415.01/8,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.05

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