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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.41, 12,363.98 and 3,048.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.41, 12,363.98 and 3,048.93 is: 4,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.41 : 12,363.98 = 3,048.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.41/12,363.98 = 3,048.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.41x = 12,363.98 × 3,048.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.41x = 37,696,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696,894.30/8,239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.19

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