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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.38, 12,451.54 and 3,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.38, 12,451.54 and 3,103.26 is: 4,656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.38 : 12,451.54 = 3,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.38/12,451.54 = 3,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.38x = 12,451.54 × 3,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.38x = 38,640,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,640,366.02/8,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.94

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