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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235, 12,352.50 and 3,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235, 12,352.50 and 3,040.88 is: 4,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235 : 12,352.50 = 3,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235/12,352.50 = 3,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235x = 12,352.50 × 3,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235x = 37,562,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,562,408.44/8,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.31

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