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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.22, 12,350.10 and 3,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.22, 12,350.10 and 3,037.50 is: 4,557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.22 : 12,350.10 = 3,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.22/12,350.10 = 3,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.22x = 12,350.10 × 3,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.22x = 37,513,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513,428.75/8,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.46

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