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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.90, 12,317.40 and 3,146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.90, 12,317.40 and 3,146.82 is: 4,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.90 : 12,317.40 = 3,146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.90/12,317.40 = 3,146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.90x = 12,317.40 × 3,146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.90x = 38,760,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760,640.67/8,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.33

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