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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.02, 12,730.43 and 3,296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.02, 12,730.43 and 3,296.66 is: 4,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.02 : 12,730.43 = 3,296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.02/12,730.43 = 3,296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.02x = 12,730.43 × 3,296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.02x = 41,967,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,967,899.36/8,492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.04

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