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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.26, 12,456.49 and 3,040.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.26, 12,456.49 and 3,040.61 is: 4,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.26 : 12,456.49 = 3,040.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.26/12,456.49 = 3,040.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.26x = 12,456.49 × 3,040.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.26x = 37,875,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875,328.06/8,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.21

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