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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,331.30, 12,493.05 and 3,064.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,331.30, 12,493.05 and 3,064.97 is: 4,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,331.30 : 12,493.05 = 3,064.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,331.30/12,493.05 = 3,064.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,331.30x = 12,493.05 × 3,064.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,331.30x = 38,290,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290,760.99/8,331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.01

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