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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.80, 12,445.76 and 3,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.80, 12,445.76 and 3,366.40 is: 5,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.80 : 12,445.76 = 3,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.80/12,445.76 = 3,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.80x = 12,445.76 × 3,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.80x = 41,897,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897,406.46/8,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.83

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