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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.56, 12,456.24 and 3,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.56, 12,456.24 and 3,113.12 is: 4,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.56 : 12,456.24 = 3,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.56/12,456.24 = 3,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.56x = 12,456.24 × 3,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.56x = 38,777,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,777,769.87/8,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.08

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