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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.67, 12,465.42 and 3,114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.67, 12,465.42 and 3,114.95 is: 4,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.67 : 12,465.42 = 3,114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.67/12,465.42 = 3,114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.67x = 12,465.42 × 3,114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.67x = 38,829,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829,097.70/8,308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.33

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