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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.92, 12,450.94 and 3,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.92, 12,450.94 and 3,106.40 is: 4,659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.92 : 12,450.94 = 3,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.92/12,450.94 = 3,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.92x = 12,450.94 × 3,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.92x = 38,677,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,677,600.02/8,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.44

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