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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.52, 12,352.50 and 3,039.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.52, 12,352.50 and 3,039.75 is: 4,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.52 : 12,352.50 = 3,039.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.52/12,352.50 = 3,039.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.52x = 12,352.50 × 3,039.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.52x = 37,548,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,548,511.88/8,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.23

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