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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.02, 12,387.24 and 3,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.02, 12,387.24 and 3,065.52 is: 4,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.02 : 12,387.24 = 3,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.02/12,387.24 = 3,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.02x = 12,387.24 × 3,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.02x = 37,973,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,973,331.96/8,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.58

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