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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.20, 12,447.30 and 3,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.20, 12,447.30 and 3,681.20 is: 5,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.20 : 12,447.30 = 3,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.20/12,447.30 = 3,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.20x = 12,447.30 × 3,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.20x = 45,821,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821,000.76/8,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.80

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