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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.92, 12,466.24 and 3,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.92, 12,466.24 and 3,931.52 is: 5,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.92 : 12,466.24 = 3,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.92/12,466.24 = 3,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.92x = 12,466.24 × 3,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.92x = 49,011,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011,199.72/8,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.21

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