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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.38, 12,393.72 and 3,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.38, 12,393.72 and 3,001.13 is: 4,501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.38 : 12,393.72 = 3,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.38/12,393.72 = 3,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.38x = 12,393.72 × 3,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.38x = 37,195,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195,102.94/8,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.74

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