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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.10, 12,311.55 and 3,276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.10, 12,311.55 and 3,276.15 is: 4,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.10 : 12,311.55 = 3,276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.10/12,311.55 = 3,276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.10x = 12,311.55 × 3,276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.10x = 40,334,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334,484.53/8,213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.99

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