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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.76, 12,389.29 and 2,994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.76, 12,389.29 and 2,994.95 is: 4,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.76 : 12,389.29 = 2,994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.76/12,389.29 = 2,994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.76x = 12,389.29 × 2,994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.76x = 37,105,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105,304.09/8,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.75

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