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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.62, 12,445.86 and 3,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.62, 12,445.86 and 3,365.76 is: 5,047.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.62 : 12,445.86 = 3,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.62/12,445.86 = 3,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.62x = 12,445.86 × 3,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.62x = 41,889,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889,777.75/8,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.19

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