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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.17, 12,445.62 and 3,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.17, 12,445.62 and 3,032.16 is: 4,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.17 : 12,445.62 = 3,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.17/12,445.62 = 3,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.17x = 12,445.62 × 3,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.17x = 37,737,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,111.14/8,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.19

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