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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.03, 12,517.39 and 3,081.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.03, 12,517.39 and 3,081.03 is: 4,620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.03 : 12,517.39 = 3,081.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.03/12,517.39 = 3,081.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.03x = 12,517.39 × 3,081.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.03x = 38,566,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,566,454.11/8,346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.93

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