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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.93, 12,494.55 and 2,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.93, 12,494.55 and 2,406.53 is: 3,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.93 : 12,494.55 = 2,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.93/12,494.55 = 2,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.93x = 12,494.55 × 2,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.93x = 30,068,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,068,478.18/8,330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.26

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