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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.24, 12,373.68 and 3,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.24, 12,373.68 and 3,058.72 is: 4,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.24 : 12,373.68 = 3,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.24/12,373.68 = 3,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.24x = 12,373.68 × 3,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.24x = 37,847,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847,622.49/8,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.23

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