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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.72, 12,385.32 and 3,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.72, 12,385.32 and 3,064.24 is: 4,597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.72 : 12,385.32 = 3,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.72/12,385.32 = 3,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.72x = 12,385.32 × 3,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.72x = 37,951,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,951,592.96/8,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.56

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