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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.80, 12,458.70 and 3,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.80, 12,458.70 and 3,113.70 is: 4,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.80 : 12,458.70 = 3,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.80/12,458.70 = 3,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.80x = 12,458.70 × 3,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.80x = 38,792,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792,654.19/8,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.55

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