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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.58, 12,490.13 and 2,780.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.58, 12,490.13 and 2,780.93 is: 4,169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.58 : 12,490.13 = 2,780.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.58/12,490.13 = 2,780.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.58x = 12,490.13 × 2,780.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.58x = 34,734,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734,163.32/8,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.98

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