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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.06, 12,450.71 and 3,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.06, 12,450.71 and 3,366.74 is: 5,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.06 : 12,450.71 = 3,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.06/12,450.71 = 3,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.06x = 12,450.71 × 3,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.06x = 41,918,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,918,286.55/8,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.19

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