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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.14, 12,449.34 and 3,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.14, 12,449.34 and 3,301.26 is: 4,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.14 : 12,449.34 = 3,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.14/12,449.34 = 3,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.14x = 12,449.34 × 3,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.14x = 41,098,508.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098,508.17/8,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.95

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