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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.20, 12,461.61 and 2,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.20, 12,461.61 and 2,763.12 is: 4,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.20 : 12,461.61 = 2,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.20/12,461.61 = 2,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.20x = 12,461.61 × 2,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.20x = 34,432,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,432,923.82/8,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.95

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