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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,402.69, 12,604.03 and 2,930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,402.69, 12,604.03 and 2,930.69 is: 4,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,402.69 : 12,604.03 = 2,930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,402.69/12,604.03 = 2,930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,402.69x = 12,604.03 × 2,930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,402.69x = 36,938,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,938,504.68/8,402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.03

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