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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.20, 12,465.36 and 2,762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.20, 12,465.36 and 2,762.12 is: 4,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.20 : 12,465.36 = 2,762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.20/12,465.36 = 2,762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.20x = 12,465.36 × 2,762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.20x = 34,430,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,430,820.16/8,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.20

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