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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.16, 12,350.12 and 3,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.16, 12,350.12 and 3,039.68 is: 4,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.16 : 12,350.12 = 3,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.16/12,350.12 = 3,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.16x = 12,350.12 × 3,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.16x = 37,540,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540,412.76/8,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.32

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