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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.06, 12,462.35 and 3,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.06, 12,462.35 and 3,044.17 is: 4,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.06 : 12,462.35 = 3,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.06/12,462.35 = 3,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.06x = 12,462.35 × 3,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.06x = 37,937,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937,512.00/8,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.25

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