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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.50, 12,354.75 and 3,042.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.50, 12,354.75 and 3,042.38 is: 4,563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.50 : 12,354.75 = 3,042.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.50/12,354.75 = 3,042.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.50x = 12,354.75 × 3,042.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.50x = 37,587,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,587,782.53/8,236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.56

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