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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.66, 12,382.38 and 3,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.66, 12,382.38 and 3,061.18 is: 4,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.66 : 12,382.38 = 3,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.66/12,382.38 = 3,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.66x = 12,382.38 × 3,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.66x = 37,904,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904,694.01/8,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.58

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