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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.89, 12,493.56 and 3,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.89, 12,493.56 and 3,060.21 is: 4,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.89 : 12,493.56 = 3,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.89/12,493.56 = 3,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.89x = 12,493.56 × 3,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.89x = 38,232,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232,952.62/8,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.06

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