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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.58, 12,441.62 and 3,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.58, 12,441.62 and 3,364.10 is: 5,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.58 : 12,441.62 = 3,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.58/12,441.62 = 3,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.58x = 12,441.62 × 3,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.58x = 41,854,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,854,853.84/8,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.05

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