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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.57, 12,446.82 and 3,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.57, 12,446.82 and 3,363.93 is: 5,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.57 : 12,446.82 = 3,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.57/12,446.82 = 3,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.57x = 12,446.82 × 3,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.57x = 41,870,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870,231.20/8,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.30

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