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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.84, 12,362.88 and 3,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.84, 12,362.88 and 3,047.12 is: 4,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.84 : 12,362.88 = 3,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.84/12,362.88 = 3,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.84x = 12,362.88 × 3,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.84x = 37,671,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,671,178.91/8,240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.28

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