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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.60, 12,746.10 and 3,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.60, 12,746.10 and 3,303 is: 4,954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.60 : 12,746.10 = 3,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.60/12,746.10 = 3,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.60x = 12,746.10 × 3,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.60x = 42,100,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,368.30/8,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.97

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