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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442, 12,663.90 and 2,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442, 12,663.90 and 2,893.80 is: 4,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442 : 12,663.90 = 2,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442/12,663.90 = 2,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442x = 12,663.90 × 2,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442x = 36,646,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,646,793.82/8,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.01

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