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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.77, 12,468.50 and 3,248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.77, 12,468.50 and 3,248.22 is: 4,870.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.77 : 12,468.50 = 3,248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.77/12,468.50 = 3,248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.77x = 12,468.50 × 3,248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.77x = 40,500,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,500,431.07/8,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.90

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