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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.74, 12,450.83 and 3,035.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.74, 12,450.83 and 3,035.01 is: 4,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.74 : 12,450.83 = 3,035.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.74/12,450.83 = 3,035.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.74x = 12,450.83 × 3,035.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.74x = 37,788,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788,378.38/8,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.96

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