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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.06, 12,448.59 and 3,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.06, 12,448.59 and 3,034.77 is: 4,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.06 : 12,448.59 = 3,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.06/12,448.59 = 3,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.06x = 12,448.59 × 3,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.06x = 37,778,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,778,549.41/8,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.15

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