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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231, 12,349.76 and 3,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231, 12,349.76 and 3,037.28 is: 4,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231 : 12,349.76 = 3,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231/12,349.76 = 3,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231x = 12,349.76 × 3,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231x = 37,509,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,509,679.05/8,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.12

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