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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.27, 12,456.96 and 3,110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.27, 12,456.96 and 3,110.93 is: 4,665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.27 : 12,456.96 = 3,110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.27/12,456.96 = 3,110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.27x = 12,456.96 × 3,110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.27x = 38,752,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752,730.57/8,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.48

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