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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.60, 12,466.68 and 2,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.60, 12,466.68 and 2,763.16 is: 4,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.60 : 12,466.68 = 2,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.60/12,466.68 = 2,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.60x = 12,466.68 × 2,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.60x = 34,447,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,431.51/8,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.50

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