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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.24, 12,376.02 and 3,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.24, 12,376.02 and 3,056.60 is: 4,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.24 : 12,376.02 = 3,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.24/12,376.02 = 3,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.24x = 12,376.02 × 3,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.24x = 37,828,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828,542.73/8,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.70

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