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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.52, 12,447.74 and 3,368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.52, 12,447.74 and 3,368.12 is: 5,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.52 : 12,447.74 = 3,368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.52/12,447.74 = 3,368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.52x = 12,447.74 × 3,368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.52x = 41,925,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925,428.23/8,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.16

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