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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.60, 12,494.10 and 3,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.60, 12,494.10 and 3,650.60 is: 5,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.60 : 12,494.10 = 3,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.60/12,494.10 = 3,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.60x = 12,494.10 × 3,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.60x = 45,610,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,961.46/8,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.11

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