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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.24, 12,370.02 and 3,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.24, 12,370.02 and 3,052.60 is: 4,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.24 : 12,370.02 = 3,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.24/12,370.02 = 3,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.24x = 12,370.02 × 3,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.24x = 37,760,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760,723.05/8,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.70

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