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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343, 12,520.58 and 3,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343, 12,520.58 and 3,148.88 is: 4,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343 : 12,520.58 = 3,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343/12,520.58 = 3,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343x = 12,520.58 × 3,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343x = 39,425,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,425,725.60/8,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.61

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