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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.56, 12,373.08 and 2,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.56, 12,373.08 and 2,092.56 is: 3,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.56 : 12,373.08 = 2,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.56/12,373.08 = 2,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.56x = 12,373.08 × 2,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.56x = 25,891,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,891,412.28/8,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.90

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