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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.22, 12,367.53 and 3,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.22, 12,367.53 and 3,049.50 is: 4,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.22 : 12,367.53 = 3,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.22/12,367.53 = 3,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.22x = 12,367.53 × 3,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.22x = 37,714,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,714,782.74/8,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.25

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