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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.48, 12,488.52 and 3,130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.48, 12,488.52 and 3,130.36 is: 4,696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.48 : 12,488.52 = 3,130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.48/12,488.52 = 3,130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.48x = 12,488.52 × 3,130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.48x = 39,093,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093,563.47/8,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.22

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