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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.16, 12,360.60 and 3,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.16, 12,360.60 and 3,046.68 is: 4,571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.16 : 12,360.60 = 3,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.16/12,360.60 = 3,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.16x = 12,360.60 × 3,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.16x = 37,658,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,792.81/8,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.82

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