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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.90, 12,394.35 and 3,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.90, 12,394.35 and 3,067.74 is: 4,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.90 : 12,394.35 = 3,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.90/12,394.35 = 3,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.90x = 12,394.35 × 3,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.90x = 38,022,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,643.27/8,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.61

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