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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.85, 12,517.03 and 3,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.85, 12,517.03 and 3,081.96 is: 4,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.85 : 12,517.03 = 3,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.85/12,517.03 = 3,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.85x = 12,517.03 × 3,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.85x = 38,576,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576,985.78/8,349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.08

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