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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.49, 12,445.68 and 3,367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.49, 12,445.68 and 3,367.53 is: 5,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.49 : 12,445.68 = 3,367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.49/12,445.68 = 3,367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.49x = 12,445.68 × 3,367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.49x = 41,911,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,911,200.77/8,297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.07

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