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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.14, 12,487.52 and 3,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.14, 12,487.52 and 3,059.34 is: 4,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.14 : 12,487.52 = 3,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.14/12,487.52 = 3,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.14x = 12,487.52 × 3,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.14x = 38,203,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,569.44/8,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.39

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