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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.58, 12,444.62 and 3,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.58, 12,444.62 and 3,366.10 is: 5,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.58 : 12,444.62 = 3,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.58/12,444.62 = 3,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.58x = 12,444.62 × 3,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.58x = 41,889,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889,835.38/8,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.05

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