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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.32, 12,587.48 and 3,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.32, 12,587.48 and 3,122.48 is: 4,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.32 : 12,587.48 = 3,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.32/12,587.48 = 3,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.32x = 12,587.48 × 3,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.32x = 39,304,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,304,154.55/8,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.58

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