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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.40, 12,515.44 and 3,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.40, 12,515.44 and 3,148.32 is: 4,723.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.40 : 12,515.44 = 3,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.40/12,515.44 = 3,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.40x = 12,515.44 × 3,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.40x = 39,402,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,610.06/8,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.17

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