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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.94, 12,441.96 and 3,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.94, 12,441.96 and 3,363.26 is: 5,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.94 : 12,441.96 = 3,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.94/12,441.96 = 3,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.94x = 12,441.96 × 3,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.94x = 41,845,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,845,484.18/8,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.70

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