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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.78, 12,457.72 and 3,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.78, 12,457.72 and 3,111.44 is: 4,666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.78 : 12,457.72 = 3,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.78/12,457.72 = 3,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.78x = 12,457.72 × 3,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.78x = 38,761,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761,448.32/8,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.24

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