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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.42, 12,457.53 and 3,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.42, 12,457.53 and 3,107.25 is: 4,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.42 : 12,457.53 = 3,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.42/12,457.53 = 3,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.42x = 12,457.53 × 3,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.42x = 38,708,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,708,660.09/8,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.90

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