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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.23, 12,463.44 and 3,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.23, 12,463.44 and 3,042.42 is: 4,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.23 : 12,463.44 = 3,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.23/12,463.44 = 3,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.23x = 12,463.44 × 3,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.23x = 37,919,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919,019.12/8,308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.03

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