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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.66, 12,446.13 and 3,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.66, 12,446.13 and 3,030.98 is: 4,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.66 : 12,446.13 = 3,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.66/12,446.13 = 3,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.66x = 12,446.13 × 3,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.66x = 37,723,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723,971.11/8,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.89

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