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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.11, 12,481.62 and 3,056.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.11, 12,481.62 and 3,056.39 is: 4,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.11 : 12,481.62 = 3,056.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.11/12,481.62 = 3,056.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.11x = 12,481.62 × 3,056.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.11x = 38,148,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,636.14/8,323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.46

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