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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.95, 12,445.83 and 3,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.95, 12,445.83 and 3,028.50 is: 4,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.95 : 12,445.83 = 3,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.95/12,445.83 = 3,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.95x = 12,445.83 × 3,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.95x = 37,692,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,692,196.16/8,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.54

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