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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,490.93, 12,739.38 and 3,300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,490.93, 12,739.38 and 3,300.45 is: 4,951.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490.93 : 12,739.38 = 3,300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490.93/12,739.38 = 3,300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490.93x = 12,739.38 × 3,300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490.93x = 42,045,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,686.72/8,490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.84

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