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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,495.46, 12,743.19 and 3,301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,495.46, 12,743.19 and 3,301.33 is: 4,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,495.46 : 12,743.19 = 3,301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,495.46/12,743.19 = 3,301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,495.46x = 12,743.19 × 3,301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,495.46x = 42,069,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069,475.44/8,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.00

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