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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.28, 12,314.16 and 3,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.28, 12,314.16 and 3,013.56 is: 4,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.28 : 12,314.16 = 3,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.28/12,314.16 = 3,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.28x = 12,314.16 × 3,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.28x = 37,109,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,109,460.01/8,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.53

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