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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.67, 12,463.35 and 2,763.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.67, 12,463.35 and 2,763.07 is: 4,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.67 : 12,463.35 = 2,763.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.67/12,463.35 = 2,763.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.67x = 12,463.35 × 2,763.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.67x = 34,437,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,108.48/8,311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.22

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