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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.63, 12,415.55 and 3,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.63, 12,415.55 and 3,082.50 is: 4,623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.63 : 12,415.55 = 3,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.63/12,415.55 = 3,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.63x = 12,415.55 × 3,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.63x = 38,270,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270,917.46/8,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.98

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