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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.59, 12,414.89 and 3,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.59, 12,414.89 and 3,081.25 is: 4,621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.59 : 12,414.89 = 3,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.59/12,414.89 = 3,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.59x = 12,414.89 × 3,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.59x = 38,253,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253,379.81/8,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.88

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