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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.44, 12,374.01 and 3,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.44, 12,374.01 and 3,056.58 is: 4,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.44 : 12,374.01 = 3,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.44/12,374.01 = 3,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.44x = 12,374.01 × 3,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.44x = 37,822,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,822,151.49/8,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.04

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