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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.28, 12,308.10 and 3,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.28, 12,308.10 and 3,014.94 is: 4,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.28 : 12,308.10 = 3,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.28/12,308.10 = 3,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.28x = 12,308.10 × 3,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.28x = 37,108,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,108,183.01/8,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.72

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