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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.80, 12,373.12 and 2,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.80, 12,373.12 and 2,092.80 is: 3,139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.80 : 12,373.12 = 2,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.80/12,373.12 = 2,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.80x = 12,373.12 × 2,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.80x = 25,894,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,894,465.54/8,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.18

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