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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.24, 12,448.58 and 3,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.24, 12,448.58 and 3,033.51 is: 4,550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.24 : 12,448.58 = 3,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.24/12,448.58 = 3,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.24x = 12,448.58 × 3,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.24x = 37,762,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762,876.75/8,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.71

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