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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.42, 12,459.03 and 3,108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.42, 12,459.03 and 3,108.25 is: 4,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.42 : 12,459.03 = 3,108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.42/12,459.03 = 3,108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.42x = 12,459.03 × 3,108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.42x = 38,725,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,725,780.00/8,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.40

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