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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.04, 12,364.96 and 3,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.04, 12,364.96 and 3,050.08 is: 4,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.04 : 12,364.96 = 3,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.04/12,364.96 = 3,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.04x = 12,364.96 × 3,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.04x = 37,714,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,714,117.20/8,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.05

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