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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.10, 12,467.79 and 2,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.10, 12,467.79 and 2,072.13 is: 3,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.10 : 12,467.79 = 2,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.10/12,467.79 = 2,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.10x = 12,467.79 × 2,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.10x = 25,834,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,881.69/8,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.11

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