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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.80, 12,377.70 and 3,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.80, 12,377.70 and 3,059.70 is: 4,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.80 : 12,377.70 = 3,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.80/12,377.70 = 3,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.80x = 12,377.70 × 3,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.80x = 37,872,048.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,872,048.69/8,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.55

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