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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.66, 12,462.34 and 3,112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.66, 12,462.34 and 3,112.89 is: 4,667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.66 : 12,462.34 = 3,112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.66/12,462.34 = 3,112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.66x = 12,462.34 × 3,112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.66x = 38,793,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793,893.56/8,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.97

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