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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.16, 12,364.86 and 3,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.16, 12,364.86 and 3,048.08 is: 4,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.16 : 12,364.86 = 3,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.16/12,364.86 = 3,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.16x = 12,364.86 × 3,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.16x = 37,689,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,689,082.47/8,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.72

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