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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.11, 12,313.91 and 3,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.11, 12,313.91 and 3,211.28 is: 4,817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.11 : 12,313.91 = 3,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.11/12,313.91 = 3,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.11x = 12,313.91 × 3,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.11x = 39,543,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,543,412.90/8,209.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.02

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