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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.34, 12,425.20 and 3,088.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.34, 12,425.20 and 3,088.18 is: 4,632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.34 : 12,425.20 = 3,088.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.34/12,425.20 = 3,088.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.34x = 12,425.20 × 3,088.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.34x = 38,371,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371,254.14/8,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.34

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