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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.52, 12,377.64 and 3,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.52, 12,377.64 and 3,060.56 is: 4,587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.52 : 12,377.64 = 3,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.52/12,377.64 = 3,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.52x = 12,377.64 × 3,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.52x = 37,882,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,882,509.88/8,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.64

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