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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.10, 12,460.00 and 3,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.10, 12,460.00 and 3,111.33 is: 4,665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.10 : 12,460.00 = 3,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.10/12,460.00 = 3,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.10x = 12,460.00 × 3,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.10x = 38,767,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,767,146.49/8,309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.63

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