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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.13, 12,444.85 and 3,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.13, 12,444.85 and 3,298.26 is: 4,946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.13 : 12,444.85 = 3,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.13/12,444.85 = 3,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.13x = 12,444.85 × 3,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.13x = 41,046,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046,350.96/8,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.46

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