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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.16, 12,461.52 and 3,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.16, 12,461.52 and 3,110.56 is: 4,667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.16 : 12,461.52 = 3,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.16/12,461.52 = 3,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.16x = 12,461.52 × 3,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.16x = 38,762,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762,305.65/8,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.82

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