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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.26, 12,453.75 and 3,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.26, 12,453.75 and 3,372.84 is: 5,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.26 : 12,453.75 = 3,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.26/12,453.75 = 3,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.26x = 12,453.75 × 3,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.26x = 42,004,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004,506.15/8,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.24

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