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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.25, 12,367.94 and 3,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.25, 12,367.94 and 3,050.73 is: 4,575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.25 : 12,367.94 = 3,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.25/12,367.94 = 3,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.25x = 12,367.94 × 3,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.25x = 37,731,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731,230.34/8,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.56

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