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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.66, 12,447.57 and 3,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.66, 12,447.57 and 3,104.13 is: 4,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.66 : 12,447.57 = 3,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.66/12,447.57 = 3,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.66x = 12,447.57 × 3,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.66x = 38,638,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,875.46/8,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.04

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