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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.63, 12,466.49 and 3,116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.63, 12,466.49 and 3,116.64 is: 4,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.63 : 12,466.49 = 3,116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.63/12,466.49 = 3,116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.63x = 12,466.49 × 3,116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.63x = 38,853,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,561.39/8,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.16

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