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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.80, 12,466.74 and 3,116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.80, 12,466.74 and 3,116.36 is: 4,674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.80 : 12,466.74 = 3,116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.80/12,466.74 = 3,116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.80x = 12,466.74 × 3,116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.80x = 38,850,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,849.87/8,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.74

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