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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.56, 12,413.84 and 3,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.56, 12,413.84 and 3,080.48 is: 4,621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.56 : 12,413.84 = 3,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.56/12,413.84 = 3,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.56x = 12,413.84 × 3,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.56x = 38,240,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,585.84/8,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.46

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