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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342, 12,516.84 and 3,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342, 12,516.84 and 3,147.44 is: 4,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342 : 12,516.84 = 3,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342/12,516.84 = 3,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342x = 12,516.84 × 3,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342x = 39,396,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,396,002.89/8,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.61

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