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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.49, 12,334.73 and 3,025.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.49, 12,334.73 and 3,025.37 is: 4,540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.49 : 12,334.73 = 3,025.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.49/12,334.73 = 3,025.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.49x = 12,334.73 × 3,025.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.49x = 37,317,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,045.30/8,219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.07

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