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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.08, 12,442.37 and 3,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.08, 12,442.37 and 3,364.60 is: 5,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.08 : 12,442.37 = 3,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.08/12,442.37 = 3,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.08x = 12,442.37 × 3,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.08x = 41,863,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,598.10/8,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.80

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