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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.63, 12,447.86 and 3,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.63, 12,447.86 and 3,367.10 is: 5,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.63 : 12,447.86 = 3,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.63/12,447.86 = 3,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.63x = 12,447.86 × 3,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.63x = 41,913,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,913,203.69/8,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.62

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