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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.04, 12,490.92 and 2,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.04, 12,490.92 and 2,485.08 is: 3,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.04 : 12,490.92 = 2,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.04/12,490.92 = 2,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.04x = 12,490.92 × 2,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.04x = 31,040,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,040,935.47/8,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.38

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