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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.32, 12,448.08 and 3,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.32, 12,448.08 and 3,034.67 is: 4,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.32 : 12,448.08 = 3,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.32/12,448.08 = 3,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.32x = 12,448.08 × 3,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.32x = 37,775,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,752.69/8,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.22

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