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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.64, 12,387.28 and 3,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.64, 12,387.28 and 3,064 is: 4,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.64 : 12,387.28 = 3,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.64/12,387.28 = 3,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.64x = 12,387.28 × 3,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.64x = 37,954,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954,625.92/8,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.75

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