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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.20, 12,357.78 and 3,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.20, 12,357.78 and 3,041.56 is: 4,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.20 : 12,357.78 = 3,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.20/12,357.78 = 3,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.20x = 12,357.78 × 3,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.20x = 37,586,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,586,929.34/8,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.73

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