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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,494.46, 12,741.69 and 3,300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,494.46, 12,741.69 and 3,300.33 is: 4,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,494.46 : 12,741.69 = 3,300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,494.46/12,741.69 = 3,300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,494.46x = 12,741.69 × 3,300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,494.46x = 42,051,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051,781.76/8,494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.50

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