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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.62, 12,347.09 and 3,036.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.62, 12,347.09 and 3,036.09 is: 4,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.62 : 12,347.09 = 3,036.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.62/12,347.09 = 3,036.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.62x = 12,347.09 × 3,036.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.62x = 37,486,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486,876.48/8,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.56

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