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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.13, 12,443.36 and 3,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.13, 12,443.36 and 3,297.26 is: 4,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.13 : 12,443.36 = 3,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.13/12,443.36 = 3,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.13x = 12,443.36 × 3,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.13x = 41,028,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,028,914.49/8,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.95

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