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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.59, 12,445.88 and 3,036.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.59, 12,445.88 and 3,036.17 is: 4,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.59 : 12,445.88 = 3,036.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.59/12,445.88 = 3,036.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.59x = 12,445.88 × 3,036.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.59x = 37,787,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,787,730.07/8,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.32

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