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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.06, 12,445.38 and 4,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.06, 12,445.38 and 4,079.52 is: 6,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.06 : 12,445.38 = 4,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.06/12,445.38 = 4,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.06x = 12,445.38 × 4,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.06x = 50,771,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771,176.62/8,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.44

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