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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.66, 12,373.11 and 3,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.66, 12,373.11 and 3,053.58 is: 4,580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.66 : 12,373.11 = 3,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.66/12,373.11 = 3,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.66x = 12,373.11 × 3,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.66x = 37,782,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,782,281.23/8,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.97

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