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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.37, 12,498.97 and 3,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.37, 12,498.97 and 3,068.07 is: 4,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.37 : 12,498.97 = 3,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.37/12,498.97 = 3,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.37x = 12,498.97 × 3,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.37x = 38,347,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347,707.22/8,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.92

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