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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.48, 12,494.52 and 3,134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.48, 12,494.52 and 3,134.38 is: 4,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.48 : 12,494.52 = 3,134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.48/12,494.52 = 3,134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.48x = 12,494.52 × 3,134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.48x = 39,162,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,573.60/8,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.25

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