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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.94, 12,465.18 and 2,763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.94, 12,465.18 and 2,763.75 is: 4,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.94 : 12,465.18 = 2,763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.94/12,465.18 = 2,763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.94x = 12,465.18 × 2,763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.94x = 34,450,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,641.23/8,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.72

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