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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.76, 12,354.24 and 3,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.76, 12,354.24 and 3,045.12 is: 4,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.76 : 12,354.24 = 3,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.76/12,354.24 = 3,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.76x = 12,354.24 × 3,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.76x = 37,620,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620,143.31/8,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.79

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