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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.88, 12,462.67 and 3,113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.88, 12,462.67 and 3,113.11 is: 4,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.88 : 12,462.67 = 3,113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.88/12,462.67 = 3,113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.88x = 12,462.67 × 3,113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.88x = 38,797,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,682.07/8,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.30

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