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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.48, 12,495.44 and 2,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.48, 12,495.44 and 2,174.48 is: 3,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.48 : 12,495.44 = 2,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.48/12,495.44 = 2,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.48x = 12,495.44 × 2,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.48x = 27,171,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171,084.37/8,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.65

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