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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.67, 12,441.30 and 3,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.67, 12,441.30 and 3,370.71 is: 5,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.67 : 12,441.30 = 3,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.67/12,441.30 = 3,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.67x = 12,441.30 × 3,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.67x = 41,936,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,936,048.34/8,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.74

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