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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.06, 12,418.52 and 3,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.06, 12,418.52 and 3,010.06 is: 4,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.06 : 12,418.52 = 3,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.06/12,418.52 = 3,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.06x = 12,418.52 × 3,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.06x = 37,380,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380,490.78/8,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.25

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