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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.51, 12,462.77 and 3,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.51, 12,462.77 and 3,044.59 is: 4,566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.51 : 12,462.77 = 3,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.51/12,462.77 = 3,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.51x = 12,462.77 × 3,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.51x = 37,944,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944,024.91/8,308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.89

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