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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.51, 12,461.27 and 3,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.51, 12,461.27 and 3,043.59 is: 4,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.51 : 12,461.27 = 3,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.51/12,461.27 = 3,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.51x = 12,461.27 × 3,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.51x = 37,926,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,926,981.54/8,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.39

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