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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.52, 12,473.28 and 3,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.52, 12,473.28 and 3,050.76 is: 4,576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.52 : 12,473.28 = 3,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.52/12,473.28 = 3,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.52x = 12,473.28 × 3,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.52x = 38,052,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052,983.69/8,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.14

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