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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.69, 12,314.53 and 3,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.69, 12,314.53 and 3,015.56 is: 4,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.69 : 12,314.53 = 3,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.69/12,314.53 = 3,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.69x = 12,314.53 × 3,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.69x = 37,135,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135,238.64/8,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.34

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