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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.50, 12,316.08 and 3,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.50, 12,316.08 and 3,015.38 is: 4,523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.50 : 12,316.08 = 3,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.50/12,316.08 = 3,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.50x = 12,316.08 × 3,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.50x = 37,137,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,137,599.73/8,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.73

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