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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.58, 12,449.12 and 3,369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.58, 12,449.12 and 3,369.10 is: 5,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.58 : 12,449.12 = 3,369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.58/12,449.12 = 3,369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.58x = 12,449.12 × 3,369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.58x = 41,942,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942,330.19/8,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.55

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