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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.41, 12,746.92 and 3,303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.41, 12,746.92 and 3,303.69 is: 4,955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.41 : 12,746.92 = 3,303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.41/12,746.92 = 3,303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.41x = 12,746.92 × 3,303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.41x = 42,111,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,111,800.14/8,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.84

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