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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.76, 12,523.98 and 3,085.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.76, 12,523.98 and 3,085.15 is: 4,628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.76 : 12,523.98 = 3,085.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.76/12,523.98 = 3,085.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.76x = 12,523.98 × 3,085.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.76x = 38,638,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,341.47/8,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.03

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