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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.04, 12,446.40 and 3,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.04, 12,446.40 and 3,913.32 is: 5,870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.04 : 12,446.40 = 3,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.04/12,446.40 = 3,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.04x = 12,446.40 × 3,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.04x = 48,706,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,706,746.05/8,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.38

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