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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.49, 12,448.95 and 3,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.49, 12,448.95 and 3,033.76 is: 4,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.49 : 12,448.95 = 3,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.49/12,448.95 = 3,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.49x = 12,448.95 × 3,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.49x = 37,767,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,767,126.55/8,298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.08

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