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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.93, 12,510.18 and 3,003.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.93, 12,510.18 and 3,003.57 is: 4,504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.93 : 12,510.18 = 3,003.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.93/12,510.18 = 3,003.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.93x = 12,510.18 × 3,003.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.93x = 37,575,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,575,201.34/8,340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.92

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