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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.41, 12,458.97 and 3,110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.41, 12,458.97 and 3,110.64 is: 4,664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.41 : 12,458.97 = 3,110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.41/12,458.97 = 3,110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.41x = 12,458.97 × 3,110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.41x = 38,755,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755,370.44/8,308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.60

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