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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.04, 12,527.82 and 3,085.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.04, 12,527.82 and 3,085.23 is: 4,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.04 : 12,527.82 = 3,085.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.04/12,527.82 = 3,085.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.04x = 12,527.82 × 3,085.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.04x = 38,651,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651,206.10/8,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.31

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