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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.18, 12,548.28 and 3,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.18, 12,548.28 and 3,099.58 is: 4,647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.18 : 12,548.28 = 3,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.18/12,548.28 = 3,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.18x = 12,548.28 × 3,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.18x = 38,894,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894,397.72/8,368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.89

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