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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,241.50, 12,363.80 and 3,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,241.50, 12,363.80 and 3,311.52 is: 4,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,241.50 : 12,363.80 = 3,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,241.50/12,363.80 = 3,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,241.50x = 12,363.80 × 3,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,241.50x = 40,942,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,970.98/8,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.90

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