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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.04, 12,732.96 and 3,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.04, 12,732.96 and 3,300 is: 4,946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.04 : 12,732.96 = 3,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.04/12,732.96 = 3,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.04x = 12,732.96 × 3,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.04x = 42,018,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018,768/8,495.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.27

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