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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.08, 12,495.34 and 3,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.08, 12,495.34 and 3,061.41 is: 4,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.08 : 12,495.34 = 3,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.08/12,495.34 = 3,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.08x = 12,495.34 × 3,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.08x = 38,253,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253,296.35/8,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.84

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