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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.60, 12,482.77 and 3,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.60, 12,482.77 and 3,059.40 is: 4,587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.60 : 12,482.77 = 3,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.60/12,482.77 = 3,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.60x = 12,482.77 × 3,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.60x = 38,189,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189,794.19/8,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.58

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