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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.57, 12,441.77 and 3,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.57, 12,441.77 and 3,363.04 is: 5,044.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.57 : 12,441.77 = 3,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.57/12,441.77 = 3,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.57x = 12,441.77 × 3,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.57x = 41,842,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842,170.18/8,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.53

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