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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.05, 12,425.54 and 3,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.05, 12,425.54 and 3,016.89 is: 4,525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.05 : 12,425.54 = 3,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.05/12,425.54 = 3,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.05x = 12,425.54 × 3,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.05x = 37,486,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486,472.29/8,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.14

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