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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.11, 12,462.62 and 2,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.11, 12,462.62 and 2,762.54 is: 4,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.11 : 12,462.62 = 2,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.11/12,462.62 = 2,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.11x = 12,462.62 × 2,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.11x = 34,428,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428,503.60/8,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.47

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