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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.07, 12,494.26 and 3,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.07, 12,494.26 and 3,065.76 is: 4,597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.07 : 12,494.26 = 3,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.07/12,494.26 = 3,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.07x = 12,494.26 × 3,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.07x = 38,304,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,304,387.21/8,332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.22

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