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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.74, 12,448.01 and 3,367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.74, 12,448.01 and 3,367.19 is: 5,050.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.74 : 12,448.01 = 3,367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.74/12,448.01 = 3,367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.74x = 12,448.01 × 3,367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.74x = 41,914,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914,735.72/8,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.74

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