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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.28, 12,519.96 and 3,082.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.28, 12,519.96 and 3,082.57 is: 4,622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.28 : 12,519.96 = 3,082.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.28/12,519.96 = 3,082.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.28x = 12,519.96 × 3,082.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.28x = 38,593,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593,653.10/8,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.39

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