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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.26, 12,354.18 and 3,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.26, 12,354.18 and 3,039.58 is: 4,558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.26 : 12,354.18 = 3,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.26/12,354.18 = 3,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.26x = 12,354.18 × 3,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.26x = 37,551,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,518.44/8,237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.74

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