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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.02, 12,463.17 and 3,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.02, 12,463.17 and 3,118.30 is: 4,675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.02 : 12,463.17 = 3,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.02/12,463.17 = 3,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.02x = 12,463.17 × 3,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.02x = 38,863,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863,903.01/8,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.63

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