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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.60, 12,383.80 and 2,993.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.60, 12,383.80 and 2,993.40 is: 4,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.60 : 12,383.80 = 2,993.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.60/12,383.80 = 2,993.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.60x = 12,383.80 × 2,993.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.60x = 37,069,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,069,659.44/8,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.61

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