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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.10, 12,310.50 and 3,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.10, 12,310.50 and 3,281.46 is: 4,918.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.10 : 12,310.50 = 3,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.10/12,310.50 = 3,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.10x = 12,310.50 × 3,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.10x = 40,396,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,396,413.33/8,213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.53

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