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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.04, 12,481.75 and 3,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.04, 12,481.75 and 3,057.70 is: 4,584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.04 : 12,481.75 = 3,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.04/12,481.75 = 3,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.04x = 12,481.75 × 3,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.04x = 38,165,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165,408.13/8,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.96

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