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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.17, 12,421.80 and 3,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.17, 12,421.80 and 3,087 is: 4,630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.17 : 12,421.80 = 3,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.17/12,421.80 = 3,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.17x = 12,421.80 × 3,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.17x = 38,346,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,346,096.60/8,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.52

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