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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.90, 12,442.74 and 3,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.90, 12,442.74 and 3,365.58 is: 5,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.90 : 12,442.74 = 3,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.90/12,442.74 = 3,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.90x = 12,442.74 × 3,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.90x = 41,877,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,877,036.89/8,295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.92

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