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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.24, 12,464.30 and 2,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.24, 12,464.30 and 2,763.68 is: 4,144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.24 : 12,464.30 = 2,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.24/12,464.30 = 2,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.24x = 12,464.30 × 2,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.24x = 34,447,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,260.48/8,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.16

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