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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.02, 12,358.70 and 3,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.02, 12,358.70 and 3,048.68 is: 4,570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.02 : 12,358.70 = 3,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.02/12,358.70 = 3,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.02x = 12,358.70 × 3,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.02x = 37,677,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677,721.52/8,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.31

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