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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.90, 12,442.35 and 3,100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.90, 12,442.35 and 3,100.10 is: 4,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.90 : 12,442.35 = 3,100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.90/12,442.35 = 3,100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.90x = 12,442.35 × 3,100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.90x = 38,572,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572,529.24/8,294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.15

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