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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.30, 12,442.64 and 3,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.30, 12,442.64 and 3,363.62 is: 5,045.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.30 : 12,442.64 = 3,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.30/12,442.64 = 3,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.30x = 12,442.64 × 3,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.30x = 41,852,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,233.73/8,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.29

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