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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.80, 12,354.36 and 3,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.80, 12,354.36 and 3,040.72 is: 4,561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.80 : 12,354.36 = 3,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.80/12,354.36 = 3,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.80x = 12,354.36 × 3,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.80x = 37,566,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566,149.54/8,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.88

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