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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.87, 12,524.14 and 3,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.87, 12,524.14 and 3,085.26 is: 4,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.87 : 12,524.14 = 3,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.87/12,524.14 = 3,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.87x = 12,524.14 × 3,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.87x = 38,640,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,640,299.42/8,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.21

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