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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.96, 12,454.88 and 3,369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.96, 12,454.88 and 3,369.36 is: 5,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.96 : 12,454.88 = 3,369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.96/12,454.88 = 3,369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.96x = 12,454.88 × 3,369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.96x = 41,964,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964,974.48/8,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.44

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