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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.06, 12,420.02 and 3,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.06, 12,420.02 and 3,011.06 is: 4,518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.06 : 12,420.02 = 3,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.06/12,420.02 = 3,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.06x = 12,420.02 × 3,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.06x = 37,397,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,397,425.42/8,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.75

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