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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.42, 12,550.41 and 3,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.42, 12,550.41 and 3,030.94 is: 4,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.42 : 12,550.41 = 3,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.42/12,550.41 = 3,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.42x = 12,550.41 × 3,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.42x = 38,039,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,476.93/8,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.69

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