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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.03, 12,495.05 and 2,174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.03, 12,495.05 and 2,174.03 is: 3,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.03 : 12,495.05 = 2,174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.03/12,495.05 = 2,174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.03x = 12,495.05 × 2,174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.03x = 27,164,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,164,613.55/8,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.05

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