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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.88, 12,463.62 and 2,762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.88, 12,463.62 and 2,762.74 is: 4,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.88 : 12,463.62 = 2,762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.88/12,463.62 = 2,762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.88x = 12,463.62 × 2,762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.88x = 34,433,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433,696.55/8,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.21

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