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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.14, 12,466.59 and 2,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.14, 12,466.59 and 2,071.20 is: 3,106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.14 : 12,466.59 = 2,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.14/12,466.59 = 2,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.14x = 12,466.59 × 2,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.14x = 25,820,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820,801.21/8,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.77

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