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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.55, 12,446.01 and 3,365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.55, 12,446.01 and 3,365.87 is: 5,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.55 : 12,446.01 = 3,365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.55/12,446.01 = 3,365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.55x = 12,446.01 × 3,365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.55x = 41,891,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891,589.45/8,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.67

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