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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.30, 12,444.13 and 3,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.30, 12,444.13 and 3,364.62 is: 5,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.30 : 12,444.13 = 3,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.30/12,444.13 = 3,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.30x = 12,444.13 × 3,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.30x = 41,869,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869,768.68/8,296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.80

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