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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.72, 12,448.08 and 3,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.72, 12,448.08 and 3,368.44 is: 5,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.72 : 12,448.08 = 3,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.72/12,448.08 = 3,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.72x = 12,448.08 × 3,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.72x = 41,930,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930,610.60/8,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.66

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