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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.45, 12,447.68 and 4,410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.45, 12,447.68 and 4,410.45 is: 6,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.45 : 12,447.68 = 4,410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.45/12,447.68 = 4,410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.45x = 12,447.68 × 4,410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.45x = 54,899,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899,848.20/8,298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.68

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