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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.76, 12,384.48 and 3,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.76, 12,384.48 and 3,060.80 is: 4,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.76 : 12,384.48 = 3,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.76/12,384.48 = 3,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.76x = 12,384.48 × 3,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.76x = 37,906,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906,416.38/8,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.40

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