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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.92, 12,551.16 and 3,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.92, 12,551.16 and 3,031.44 is: 4,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.92 : 12,551.16 = 3,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.92/12,551.16 = 3,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.92x = 12,551.16 × 3,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.92x = 38,048,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,025.71/8,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.44

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