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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.22, 12,451.57 and 3,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.22, 12,451.57 and 3,035.84 is: 4,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.22 : 12,451.57 = 3,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.22/12,451.57 = 3,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.22x = 12,451.57 × 3,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.22x = 37,800,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800,974.27/8,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.76

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