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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.55, 12,449.01 and 3,367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.55, 12,449.01 and 3,367.87 is: 5,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.55 : 12,449.01 = 3,367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.55/12,449.01 = 3,367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.55x = 12,449.01 × 3,367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.55x = 41,926,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,926,647.31/8,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.68

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