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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278.05, 12,424.88 and 3,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278.05, 12,424.88 and 3,018.14 is: 4,530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278.05 : 12,424.88 = 3,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278.05/12,424.88 = 3,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278.05x = 12,424.88 × 3,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278.05x = 37,500,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,500,043.29/8,278.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.06

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