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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.19, 12,412.65 and 3,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.19, 12,412.65 and 3,010.13 is: 4,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.19 : 12,412.65 = 3,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.19/12,412.65 = 3,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.19x = 12,412.65 × 3,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.19x = 37,363,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,721.18/8,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.15

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